Jaydon C. Gardner
Rigger
St. Marys,GA
Summary
NCCCO qualified rigger. Knowledgeable about equipment operation and load safety. Understanding, efficient, productive mindset and 100% dedicated team member. Operational and crew safety is always top of mind.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Qualified Rigger & Crane Signalman
Fincantieri Marine Repair
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2023 - Current
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Use proper knots when tying taglines onto load.
- Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
- Rigged cables to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Rigger
Aerotek/General Dynamics NASSCO
BREMERTON, WA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Install beam clamps & chainfalls to overhead structures that will support the weight of the load.
- Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain-falls and other equipment
- Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use
- Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment
- Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules
- Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
- Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques
- Anchor machinery to foundations, assemble, and connect accessory or auxiliary components; make precision alignment and adjustments for balance; and conduct operational tests for entire system.
- Use hand, power and pneumatic tools, torque equipment, wrenches, precision measurement instruments, grinders, saws, cutting machines, laps, drills, screwdrivers, etc.
- Manage daily tasks of an 8 Person Operator/Rigging crew
- Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required
Lagging, Decking, Insulation
Coastal Marine Services
Bremerton, WA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Remove and surface prep decks with jackhammers, needle guns, deck crawler, sanders, wire wheels, and chipper bits
- Installing Dex-O-Tex Product into flooring (Mixing part A & B)
- Remove, repair, and install insulation on piping systems, ventilation systems, and various components and structures including bulkheads
- Remove/install high temp, anti-sweat, acoustical insulation, and fiberglass cloth
- Select amount and type of insulation to be installed as well as the method of securing ( wiring, pasting, strapping, taping) according to the shape of the surface
- Knowledge of cutting and shaping irregular bends for pipe and equipment
- Knowledge of removing/installing calcium silicate, blanket fiberglass, and performed fiberglass on hot and cold potable water systems
- Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors
- Install fiberglass wrap water heaters with water heater blankets, styrofoam, or cork based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements
- Cover, seal, finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic
- Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
- Remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures
- Contain spaces to prevent hazardous materials from escaping
- Run negative and positive ventilation
- Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings
Replace Aircraft Carrier Decking
*TDY Pearl Harbor, HI Coastal Marine Services
Pearl Harbor, HI
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Successfully replaced decking/flooring on the vessel under tight timelines and minimal crew, allowing the ship to get underway with no delays
Laborer
Marwood General Construction, LLC
Poulsbo, WA
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Site preparation for commercial and residential concrete foundations
- Maintained and organized tools, material for efficient workflow
- Certifications:
- Licensed Forklift Operator , 6k , 10k , 20k
- OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Shipyard Employment
- Firewatch Qualified
Skills
- Ul>
- NCCCO Qualified Rigger
- P>Dedicated and driven team member
- P>OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Shipyard Employment
- P>Licensed Forklift Operator: 6K, 10K, 20K
- P>Physical stamina for performing strenuous and repetitive tasks
- P>Respectful, Productive Leader
- P>Organization and Time Management
Certification
NCCCO Qualified Rigger
OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Shipyard Employment
Security Clearance
Licensed Forklift Operator
Education
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA 09.2015 - 06.2019
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Qualified Rigger & Crane Signalman
Fincantieri Marine Repair
03.2023 - Current
Rigger
Aerotek/General Dynamics NASSCO
08.2021 - 01.2023
Replace Aircraft Carrier Decking
*TDY Pearl Harbor, HI Coastal Marine Services
12.2020 - 03.2021
Lagging, Decking, Insulation
Coastal Marine Services
06.2020 - 07.2021
Laborer
Marwood General Construction, LLC
04.2016 - 09.2018
Bremerton High School
09.2015 - 06.2019
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