High diploma/equivalent/Apprenticeship Diploma/additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine mechanical systems in a repair department or shipyard.
Qualified Rigger- must possess a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or otherwise have extensive (and verifiable) knowledge, training, and experience.
Qualified Signalperson; knows and understands the type of signals used at the worksite, is competent in using these signals and understands the operations and limitations of the equipment, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging, raising, lowering and stopping loads and in boom deflection from hoisting loads. Knows and understands the relevant signal person qualification requirements specified in OSHA Requirements as specified in subpart CC (1926.1419-1926.1422; 1926.1428). Passes an oral or written test and a practical test.
Must be able to obtain Naval Base access (DBID's, background check)
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure
Must be able to wear appropriate (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment
Minimum 1 year experience.
Has knowledge of the trade qualifications Rigging and also performs as level I Outside Machinist.
Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.
Has working knowledge of shipboard mechanical systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and troubleshooting).
Ability to use such precision measuring instruments as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, lay-out tools, tachometers, thermometers, vibration indicators
Possess basic knowledge of vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel compartments
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicles operated throughout employment.
Ability to work overtime or night shifts depending on the amount of work needs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to obtain access to military and government installations and private shipyards worldwide.
Involves heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in noisy conditions.