Job Description

The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, electronic equipment, staging work, testing, steel/pipe work, general dock, rudders, shafting, wheel work, and anchor chain work. The Mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation; performs preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery; records work performed and follows specified safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge:

This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a mechanic in the rigger shop. A mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.

Anchor Chain Work

Make metal tags

Break detachable links (including baldt/kenter style links)

Transport load/unload trailers/pallets (Preferred)

Read a micrometer

Assist in counting anchor shots and tags

Assist in removing and reinstalling bitter ends open/closed fo c sle

Assist in measuring chain links and detachable links including snap gauge shots

Wheel Work (Hubs/Blades/CCP System)

Hook up and operate air falls

Install and remove blade pallet rig

Transport hub trailer/boom dolly (Preferred)

Assist in proper sling/grommet hook up hull

Dry-Dock Related Shafting Work

Assist in method of removal - pad eye placement select gear

Assist in shaft transporting trailer/boom dolly

Shaft Alley Related Shafting Work

Removal of bulkhead seals

Deck Machinery Work (work with cranes and cargo booms)

Wires Assist with removing/reeve system/blocks

Booms Assist with removing /install and proper method/gear selection for ABS quadrennial

Blocks Assist with removing /reinstall [ABS quadrennial]

Testing Assist with setting up, [navy test] [ABS test]

B&A crane Assist with removing /reeve wire ropes

B&A crane Assist with boom removal [method/select gear/block/transport]

B&A Crane Assist with testing and set up

Routine Engine Room Work

Method/gear/route walked

Proper lashing/rig gear applications

Small pumps, motors, valves [less than 24 ], pipe, vent ducting, etc.

Install and remove flushing gear

Main Engine/SSDG Overhaul Work

Install and remove flushing gear

Electronic Equipment Inspections

Complete inspection procedures

Determine follow up required

Staging Work

Must be familiar with the staging procedure

Must be familiar with proper building practices for the QES/Burke

Steel/Pipe Related Work:

Complete steel repair work and or piping work on various areas outside of the engine room

General Dock-Related Work

Blocking

Docking/undocking

Mooring ships

Gangway/platforms

Other various dock-related tasks

Must be familiar with Hook-on (ship/pier)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum education: 4 to 7 yrs.

Minimum relevant education:

Practical Theory Requirements:

A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for the CG, DDG, and LHD ships. Knowledge of job planning and executing, proper gear selection, leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form

Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure

Must be able to wear appropriate protective gear

Must be able to obtain a government access badge.

This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

High School/Ged

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Rigger

102412BR

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