**Travel Shipyard Rigger Position** **Job Description** + We are seeking a skilled shipyard rigger with 2-5 years of experience in heavy rigging. + Candidate will work onboard ships, performing tasks that involve heavy lifting, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces. **Responsibilities** + Properly use and care for chain hoists ranging from 1 ton to 40 tons to rig steel piping and machinery in environments where cranes are not available. + Utilize wire rope lashing effectively to rig in the absence of lifting pads. + Calculate weights and centers of gravity, and apply rigging gear such as chain hoists, shackles, and wire ropes to safely rig and move loads. + Demonstrate knowledge of rigging knots, splicing rope, and wire rope reeving and seizing. + Handle rigging of loads from a crane hook to other rigging points inside a structure or building. + Comply with OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.