Rigger

What’s it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation’s military? Humbling. A career with BAE Systems means a career you can be proud of. Right now we are looking for a Rigger to join our Ship Repair team to help keep the U.S. Navy’s vessels mission-ready.

Here, you’ll grow your career through training and development opportunities and the support of a knowledgeable team. We are commitment to excellence with the products we make and by providing an environment where our employees feel valued. Enjoy a career where you can feel safe, be rewarded, and proud of the work you do. 

As a Rigger, you will:

• Perform a variety of 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
• Operate equipment for assembly and installation
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery
• Build/inspect scaffolding and staging
• Work with Cranes, Winches and Cargo Booms
• Work a variety of shifts (1^st shift 7:15 am to 4:00 pm, 2^nd shift 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, 3^rd shift 11:45 pm – 7:45 am – shifts may vary depending on site and workload) 

 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to wear appropriate protective gear
• Able to physically perform essential job duties with or without accommodations
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes

• Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
• Know how to measure using a scale and tape measure

• Ability to read a micrometer and dial indicator
• One or more of the following certifications may be required consistent with business needs:
  • Forklift certification
  • Dynalift certification
  • Payloader lift certification
  • Extender boon forklift license and certification
• 5 years related experience for 1^st Class or Specialist, 5 years related experience for 2^nd Class, 4 years related experience for 3^rd Class.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

• 8 years related experience for 1^st Class or Specialist, 5 years related experience for 2^nd Class, 5 years related experience for 3^rd Class

Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week 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, including paid parental, 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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).