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Rigger/Multiple Equipment Operator - swing shift

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Entry level

SUMMARY Assemble rigging and operate heavy equipment to lift and move equipment and materials. Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business …

Skills: Rigging, Heavy Equipment Operation, Crane Signaling, Load Attachment, Fall Protection

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Foreman - Complex Fab - Swing Shift

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Mid level

SUMMARY To assist the management team with communication, supervision and administration of corporate policies at the shop floor level. Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this role. Other du…

Skills: Leadership, Blueprint Reading, Personnel Supervision, Safety Regulation Enforcement, Production Scheduling

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Rigger/Multiple Equipment Operator - swing shift

Gunderson Marine & Iron

Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 15d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Assemble rigging and operate heavy equipment to lift and move materials, primarily steel, in a production environment. Coordinate with crane operators using hand signals and radio to maneuver equipment in close quarters.

Requirements

Requires experience in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment with one year of related experience preferred. Candidates must possess accurate judgment and the ability to work under high pressure.

Full job description

SUMMARY
Assemble rigging and operate heavy equipment to lift and move equipment and materials.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Select cables, blocks, according to the weight and size of the load to be moved.
Attach loads (primarily steel) with grappling devices such as loops and chains to the crane hook.
Set up, brace and rig the hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Install hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles.
Install appropriate clamps and other supporting structures for the rigging gear.
Position chain falls or hoists, air pullers, clock, and tackle as directed.
Pull or slack off on rigging, following hand signals, to maneuver equipment in close quarters.
Lay keel and bilge blocks while the barge is in drydock.
Give directions to crane operators engaged in hoisting loads using hand signals as well as radio (if directed by the Rigger Foreman).
Trained in ariel manlift and fall protection
Use of cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, sheaves, wires, chains, crane hooks, braces, power wrenches, angle iron, steel parts, turnbuckles, jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, rollers, assorted hand tools, as well as various other rigging equipment and devices. Whirley Overhead Crane.
Load and unload materials from trucks

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The following generally describes requirements to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Accurate judgment and precise attention to specifications.
Experience and Education
Experience working in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment. 
One year of related experience preferred.


Related keywords

RiggingHeavy EquipmentCrane HookChain FallsHoistsAir PullersTurnbucklesDrydockAerial ManliftFall ProtectionWhirley Overhead CraneSteel FabricationLoad CalculationMaterial HandlingSwing Shift

About Gunderson Marine & Iron

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Gunderson Marine & Iron has built & successfully delivered a diverse portfolio of more than 2,700 projects since 1919.

Industry
Maritime Transportation
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Portland , OR
LinkedIn followers
2,740

Operating the largest side launch on the West Coast, Gunderson Marine is the region's premier partner for all shipbuilding needs. With a commitment to quality and integrity, the Portland-based facility is fully equipped to craft and construct a wide range of river and ocean-going vessels.

Offices: Portland , OR, US

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About Gunderson Marine & Iron

LinkedInVisit site

Gunderson Marine & Iron has built & successfully delivered a diverse portfolio of more than 2,700 projects since 1919.

Industry
Maritime Transportation
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Portland , OR
LinkedIn followers
2,740

Operating the largest side launch on the West Coast, Gunderson Marine is the region's premier partner for all shipbuilding needs. With a commitment to quality and integrity, the Portland-based facility is fully equipped to craft and construct a wide range of river and ocean-going vessels.

Offices: Portland , OR, US

View all jobs at Gunderson Marine & Iron

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