Rigger 1/Class - (39)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects, installs, and uses cable, ropes, shackles, beam clamps, spreaders, strong backs, and other weight handling gear to lift, move and position heavy loads.
• Fabrication, installation, and repair of standing and running riggings and wire cable or fiber rope articles such as slings, towing bridles, wire rope nets, and other ship and boat rigging and weight handling gear.
• Direct the operation of cranes and similar equipment and plan for clearance and safety factors.
• Assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling docking lines and tackles, subbing lines on cleats or bollards, hauling in lines by operating capstans, and performing similar duties.
• Ascend, traverse, and negotiate man-lifts, gangways, equipment and staging at varying heights (80')
• Perform pre-use inspection of staging, equipment, rigging, and lift points.
• Abide by all safety rules, company, and yard practices.
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential function of all roles at Fairlead, and employees are expected to meet this standard.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 Years experience directly related experience
• Formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, two-year training program.

Physical Requirements

• While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

At Fairlead, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and high-integrity work environment. Every team member is expected to uphold our HOLD FAST values through:

• Legal Compliance & Ethics: Strictly adhering to all applicable laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Transparency: Fostering open, honest communication and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Conflict-of-Interest Prevention: Actively identifying, disclosing, and avoiding situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities.
• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Harassment: Maintaining a safe, respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
• This position is performed in a traditional new construction, fabrication, and ship repair environment with local travel between facilities as required.
• Occasional travel outside of the local area may be required in the development of training, technical requirements, vendors, suppliers, and other team members.

Our Workplace Commitment

At Fairlead, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and high-integrity work environment. Every team member is expected to uphold our HOLD FAST values through:

• Legal Compliance & Ethics: Strictly adhering to all applicable laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Transparency: Fostering open, honest communication and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Conflict-of-Interest Prevention: Actively identifying, disclosing, and avoiding situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities.
• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Harassment: Maintaining a safe, respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.