Rigger/Fork Lift Driver
Directed and signaled cranes, forklifts, helpers and other personnel. Fabricated, installed, and repaired standing and running rigging and wire cable or fiber rope articles, such as slings, towing bridles, nets, rope ladders, and other ship and boat rigging and weight handling gear.Assisted in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing lines on cleats or bollards, hauling on lines with capstans, and performing similar duties.Performed and directed the placement, removal, or re-positioning of machinery, structural members of ships, buildings, heavy equipment, and other loads.Performed safety tests as Test Director, completes appropriate forms and protocols. Also was a member of the Safety Committee Member and completed several safety courses including the 80-hour Production Waterfront Safety Mentoring program (1,000 Steps) and Injury Prevention Every Day (IPED).