Job Description
Job Description
Hutco, Inc.
Job Title: Rigger
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Branch: Portsmouth, Virginia
Start Date: September 17, 2025
Duration: 12 Months (Full-time – 40 hours/week)
Shift: All Shifts
Security Clearance: No Clearance Required
Pay Rate: $27.31 ($120 a day per diem for those who qualify)
Pay is Based on experience and qualifications
Job Description:
Hutco, Inc. is hiring Skilled Riggers to support operations at the Newport News Shipyard. Riggers play a critical role in the movement and positioning of ship components, heavy machinery, structural materials, and various onboard systems. Their work ensures the safe, precise, and timely handling of all items essential to the shipbuilding and repair process.
Responsibilities:
- Operate yard cranes, forklifts, and tugboats to move ships and heavy equipment
- Rig and move all ship components (valves, pumps, motors, steel structures, etc.)
- Calculate loads, center of gravity, lift angles, and select proper rigging gear
- Erect, maintain, and dismantle scaffolding
- Install and maintain ventilation equipment on ships
- Work in confined spaces and at extreme heights as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Must pass respirator fit test and physical agility test
- Ability to work assigned shift(s) and meet production needs
Preferred:
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits:
A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.
Available plans include:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Benefits
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit
Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Contact Hutco Today!
Apply online or contact us directly for more details.
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