Vigor Marine Group
Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Swing Shift - 104
Vigor Marine Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Swing Shift
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Base pay: $36.80/hr – hourly rate for the position.
Overview The Fitter Welder – Associate 4 is responsible for executing marine fitting and welding tasks on U.S. Naval vessels, working within shipyard safety and environmental standards. The role requires performing arc welding, preparing weld joints, and maintaining shipyard equipment while supporting the overall vessel production schedule.
Essential Functions
Complies with shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
Performs arc welding – SMAW, FCAW, GMAW – and carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
Performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Communicates effectively and works independently or in a group.
Basic math skills – add, subtract, divide, multiply, fractions.
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English.
Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
Calculates square footage and weight if required.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED preferred.
2–6 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education considered in lieu of work experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Welder – Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
Four‑hour fire watch certification.
HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling; stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching; handling/grasping, fingering/feeling; pushing/pulling; lifting/carrying. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
Interpersonal Contacts
Frequent interaction with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation; may work with several individuals in a confined space.
Works alone/independently: frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
Directs/supervises others: Not required.
Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day‑to‑day basis.
Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.
Work Environment
Indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust, and noise.
Outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long‑sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
Other exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
Equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
EEO Statement Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non‑retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Base pay: $36.80/hr – hourly rate for the position.
Overview The Fitter Welder – Associate 4 is responsible for executing marine fitting and welding tasks on U.S. Naval vessels, working within shipyard safety and environmental standards. The role requires performing arc welding, preparing weld joints, and maintaining shipyard equipment while supporting the overall vessel production schedule.
Essential Functions
Complies with shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
Performs arc welding – SMAW, FCAW, GMAW – and carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
Performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Communicates effectively and works independently or in a group.
Basic math skills – add, subtract, divide, multiply, fractions.
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English.
Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
Calculates square footage and weight if required.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED preferred.
2–6 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education considered in lieu of work experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Welder – Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
Four‑hour fire watch certification.
HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling; stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching; handling/grasping, fingering/feeling; pushing/pulling; lifting/carrying. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
Interpersonal Contacts
Frequent interaction with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation; may work with several individuals in a confined space.
Works alone/independently: frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
Directs/supervises others: Not required.
Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day‑to‑day basis.
Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.
Work Environment
Indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust, and noise.
Outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long‑sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
Other exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
Equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
EEO Statement Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non‑retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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