Dontra Artis
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Lead rigger with expertise in planning and executing complex rigging operations. Proven track record in safely operating various heavy machinery and power tools to maximize efficiency. Adept at overseeing rigging projects from conception to completion, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
System one staffing
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Installed fan plates and front plates using scissor lift and cordless power wrench to ensure proper assembly.
- Using power wrench i connected the hacs then used a shear gun to cut the bolt shorter.
- Used power wrench to install end panels, roof panels, closure panels, and side panels.
- Built HACS units by stripping plastic with a safety knife and removing coverings to prepare for installation.
- Positioned HACS units on skates for smooth transportation across the facility. on skates to be transported over to sections of the building.
- Utilized a JLG lift for safe access to high locations. to reach the middle of the hacs to connect them.
- Operated forklift to transport items within facility, enhancing workflow and accessibility.
1st Class Rigger
Avoler Group, LLC
Norfolk, VA
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Oversaw rigging operations for various projects, ensuring safety and precision. for the reduction gear job on the Uss Mahan rigging out line oil piping, gear clutches, bearings, pistons.
- Managed rigging strategies to optimize the setup of heavy machinery components. in planning path, and gear for a 12ft line oil cooler, hp housing, pitch scale od box and fan motor and pump.
- As the lead rigger plan, layout, repair and install complex weight handling gear such as 10 by 5 crank shaft cover, Turbine driven two stage horizontal forced blower cover, and horizontal force blower.
1st Class Rigger
Bae Systems Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2022 - 04.2026
- Selected appropriate rigging gear for the task, ensuring safety and efficiency., including slings, beam clamps, and chain falls, for machinery rigging with no supervision.
- Rigging off smokestacks, shafts, rotors, propellers, antennas, bliss caps, and sonar domes, also crane signaling and operation of Jlg, forklift and zoom boom.
- Executed rigging operations on smokestacks and other structures, ensuring precise placement., shafts, rotors, propellers, antennas, bliss caps, and sonar domes; also crane signaling and operation of Jlg, forklift and zoom boom.
1st Class Rigger
NCS Technologies
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated rigging equipment for heavy loads in various construction projects.
- Rigged heavy machinery through small passageways without supervision, determined weights, set beam clamps and chain falls, and established optimal routes for safe operation.
- Selected rigging equipment and accessories for rigging lifts.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure safe lifting and positioning of materials.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear and damage before each use.
1st Class Rigger
East Coast Repair & Fabrication
Portsmouth, VA
02.2020 - 12.2020
- DETERMINED appropriate rigging equipment and accessories (jacks, chain falls, rollers, pulley blocks, plate clamps, dollies, beam clamps, forklifts, cranes) for efficient rigging lifts.
- RIGGED heavy machinery through small passageways, assessed weights, set beam clamps and chain falls, and planned optimal routes for safe transport.
- Operated rigging equipment for lifting and moving heavy materials safely.
- Inspected rigging gear to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute complex lifting operations.
1st Class Rigger
Tradesmen International
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 01.2020
- With no supervision Operated heavy machinery to facilitate rigging operations. to ensure safe and effective rigging operations. through small passageways Calculated weight of loads to ensure proper rigging and safety., set beam clamps, and chain fall; also determine a route to take.
- Selected rigging equipment and accessories for safe and effective lifts.
- Arranged rigging for safe transport of generators, turbines, and other heavy equipment.
1st Class Rigger
Nassco
Portsmouth, VA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Plan the assembly of rigging to move difficult loads (generators, turbines, ship engines, pumps, boilers, plates, structural shapes).
- Executed rigging of a 30 ft crank shaft within the engine to facilitate installation and optimize performance.
- Determined appropriate rigging equipment and accessories for safe and efficient lifts.
- Planned assembly of rigging to successfully move difficult loads, including generators, turbines, ship engines, pumps, and boilers.
- Utilized a forklift and zoom boom to ensure safe unloading of pallets from trucks and removal of materials from the pier.
1st Class Rigger
Colonnas Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Using various chain falls slings shackles and beam clamps to rig heavy machinery through small passage ways on ships vessels.
- Used chain falls, slings, shackles, and beam clamps to rig heavy machinery through narrow passageways on vessels.
- Assisted in rigging operations on vessels to facilitate equipment handling. on vessels to ensure smooth operations. on ships rigging out rotors, wheels, shafts and rams.
- Signaled and guided crane operations using radio and hand signals while participating in crane training.
1st Class Rigger
HiTrak Staffing
North Charleston, SC
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Rigged inboard/outboard on ships with no supervision, including pistons, motor oil pumps, z drives, shafts, rotors, and wheel blades.
- Performed weight testing to verify structural integrity of boat davits. Reinstalled wiring on boat davits and wiring wiring on boat davits, and reinstalling wiring on the boats.
- Accessed engine room for rigging out of boilers and main engine clutch. Accessed engine room rigging out of boilers, and main engine clutch.
- Ascended to bridge wing to rig off radars and antennas for operational readiness. Ascended to bridge wing to rig off the 06 level and higher to rig off radars and antennas.
- Facilitated equipment management by connecting landing JLGs in drydock, forklifts, and bobcats in drydock for equipment management. Jlgs, forklifts, and bobcats down in the drydock, also rigging trash tubs, and pallets.
3rd Class Rigger
Lyons Shipyard
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Rigged outboard/inboard systems on tugboats and dredges, including dredge arms, motors, cabinets, oil pumps, and septic tanks.
- Supported drydock activities rigging of shafts and wheel blades and going inboard to rig the z drives.
- Operated cranes and rigging equipment for safe material handling.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting operations.
- Inspected rigging gear and equipment for safety compliance.
Rigger
Bae Systems
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Rigged inboard/outboard in Cic room Sonar 1&2, maneuvering computer units through small passageways and ship trunks, securing cranes, and guiding crane in blind spots like escape trunks to install computer units, motor pumps, and valves.
- Rigged heavy equipment for lifting and transporting materials safely.
- Inspected rigging equipment for wear and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute rigging operations efficiently.
Rigger Helper
Nsc Technologies
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Supported inboard and outboard operations to ensure smooth functionality. rigging out valves, heater coilers, and computer units.
- Facilitated crane operations by signaling and preparing loads for movement. on to the crane and signaling the crane with hand signals or radio.
- Supported maintenance operations in the drydock by handling various tasks. assisting with transducers, shafts, and wheel blades.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Nansemond River High
Skills
- Rigging operations
- Rigging equipment usage
- Load handling techniques
- Rigging calculations
- Load calculation
- Heavy equipment operation
- JLG lift operation
- Safety compliance
- Height safety practices
Certification
- Crane Hook On Certified
- ForkLift Certified
- Jlg Certified
- OSHA 10
- RIGGER 1
Timeline
Rigger
System one staffing
04.2026 - 08.2026
1st Class Rigger
Avoler Group, LLC
09.2023 - 04.2026
1st Class Rigger
Bae Systems Jacksonville
05.2022 - 04.2026
1st Class Rigger
NCS Technologies
01.2021 - 11.2021
1st Class Rigger
East Coast Repair & Fabrication
02.2020 - 12.2020
1st Class Rigger
Tradesmen International
05.2019 - 01.2020
1st Class Rigger
Nassco
02.2018 - 03.2019
1st Class Rigger
Colonnas Shipyard
03.2017 - 02.2019
1st Class Rigger
HiTrak Staffing
12.2015 - 02.2017
3rd Class Rigger
Lyons Shipyard
03.2015 - 12.2015
Rigger
Bae Systems
07.2013 - 03.2015
Rigger Helper
Nsc Technologies
08.2009 - 07.2013
High school or equivalent -
Nansemond River High