General Dynamics
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Rigger
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2026-20752
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 20
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?
If yes, then apply today for the position of Rigger at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.
Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms
Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear
This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely
This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors
Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong written communication skills for documentation andreporting purposes
High school diploma or equivalent ORa minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Experience or training in at least one of the following areas;
Rigging or related lifting & handling, heavy equipment operator, construction or related experience
Valid drivers' license
Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training
Heavy Equipment Operator
Forklift experience
Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Understanding of basic crane hand signals
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
Military/Navy experience
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