U.S. Citizen only
U.S. Veterans preferred
Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain clearance
Full-time, W2 only
Location: Dania Beach, FL

Overview:

Do you want to be part of U.S. Navy Research and Development offshore on research vessels and ashore in fabrication and test lab facilities? Support underwater electromagnetic testing? TMG has an exciting opportunity for a full time Rigger to support the Navy in Fort Lauderdale, FL at NAVSEA’s South Florida Ocean Measurement Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation facility. The Rigger supports underwater test equipment construction and maintenance, associated underwater and shore side assets, marine vehicles, small craft, equipment maintenance and operations. Preventative and environmental corrosion maintenance is primary duty.

LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale (Dania Beach), FL

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 1 year of similar work-related experience in a yacht company, Marina, or waterfront environment. Machine shop industrial skills a plus. Small craft maintenance experience is a plus. USCG 6-pak captain’s license is a plus, or we can assist getting licensed.

Must be fit and have ability to work in technical spaces on board vessels.

We are looking for self-motivated candidates who have the drive and motivation to complete single or multiple projects simultaneously.

Hands on is a must.

EDUCATION: High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TOOLS: N/A

TRAVEL: Occasional Travel

GENERAL DUTIES OR EXPERIENCE:

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing and shipyard environment. Working with cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved. Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook. Gives directions to Bridge-or-Gantry-Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone. Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches. Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle. May direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment into ships. Operates fork flit, manlift, and machine shop tools. Meets all OSHA safety requirements for industrial shipyard work environment.

Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

TMG is the proud recipient of the Employer Support of Guard and Reservists by the SECDEF and a HireVets Department of Labor recipient.

TMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.