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Jaydon C. Gardner

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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

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

    NCCCO Qualified Rigger

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Certification

NCCCO Qualified Rigger

Timeline

Qualified Rigger & Crane Signalman

Fincantieri Marine Repair
03.2023 - Current

NCCCO Qualified Rigger

03-2022

Rigger

Aerotek/General Dynamics NASSCO
08.2021 - 01.2023

Replace Aircraft Carrier Decking

*TDY Pearl Harbor, HI Coastal Marine Services
12.2020 - 03.2021

Licensed Forklift Operator

07-2020

Lagging, Decking, Insulation

Coastal Marine Services
06.2020 - 07.2021

Security Clearance

06-2020

OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Shipyard Employment

03-2020

Laborer

Marwood General Construction, LLC
04.2016 - 09.2018

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