Vigor Marine Group
Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Day Shift - 104
Vigor Marine Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Base Pay Range:
$36.80/hr - $36.80/hr Location: Portland, OR, United States
Job Overview Vigor Marine Group is an innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance, modernization, fabrication, and services. The successful candidate will work in a shipyard environment, performing welding, fabrication, and repair tasks on naval vessels and commercial ships.
Responsibilities
Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Work from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable drawings and blueprints to form, shape, fit, and weld vessels.
Research and suggest solutions for conditions requiring comprehensive condition‑found reports (CFRs).
Perform burning and use scarfing tips for cleanup and bevel parts.
Execute arc welding – SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
Conduct carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
Properly care for and safely use hand and power tools.
Coordinate the performance and completion of job specifications.
Perform similar work in all areas of the yard as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
Performs basic math, including fractions.
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English.
Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
Calculates square footage and weight when required.
Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED preferred.
2–6 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills, work history, or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Associate Levels Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Performs basic pipe bolting under a journey level employee or supervisor. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills to progress.
Associate 3 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, and Associate 2 duties. Trains and assists with rigging. Performs mechanical bolting under a journey level employee or supervisor. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills to progress.
Associate 4 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, 2, and 3 duties. Requires general supervision but can perform all A‑1 to A‑3 duties with limited oversight. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills and one certification to progress.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Welder – 11018, dual shield and SMAW certification.
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
Interaction/communication with others: Frequent to ensure safety, work in confined spaces.
Works alone/independently: Frequent presence of others.
Directs/supervises others: Not required.
Repetitive work: Similar tasks daily.
Attention to detail: Comply with regulatory standards.
Flexibility: May move between jobs unexpectedly.
Other mental demands: Noisy environment, work at heights.
Work Environment
Works indoors: Temperature variations, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust, and noise.
Works outdoors: Typical shipboard weather.
Safety equipment required: Welding helmet, long pants, long‑sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, leather shoes.
Other exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil, and grease.
Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, come‑along, chain‑fall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, hydraulic press, punching tools, plate rolls, carbon saw, surface slab, cranes, jib cranes, drill presses, and other hand tools.
Required hygiene standards: Company standards.
Federal Eligibility This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to U.S. Persons only (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and those legally recognized asylees or refugees). Successful candidates will be asked to provide documentation of U.S. Person status.
EEO Statement Vigor 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, or any other protected class under applicable laws. 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.
Vigor Values Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth.
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right.
Evolution: We seek mastery and adapt to a changing world.
Love: We care about the people we work with and the world we live in.
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$36.80/hr - $36.80/hr Location: Portland, OR, United States
Job Overview Vigor Marine Group is an innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance, modernization, fabrication, and services. The successful candidate will work in a shipyard environment, performing welding, fabrication, and repair tasks on naval vessels and commercial ships.
Responsibilities
Comply with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Work from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable drawings and blueprints to form, shape, fit, and weld vessels.
Research and suggest solutions for conditions requiring comprehensive condition‑found reports (CFRs).
Perform burning and use scarfing tips for cleanup and bevel parts.
Execute arc welding – SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
Conduct carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
Properly care for and safely use hand and power tools.
Coordinate the performance and completion of job specifications.
Perform similar work in all areas of the yard as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
Performs basic math, including fractions.
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English.
Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
Calculates square footage and weight when required.
Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED preferred.
2–6 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills, work history, or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Associate Levels Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Performs basic pipe bolting under a journey level employee or supervisor. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills to progress.
Associate 3 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, and Associate 2 duties. Trains and assists with rigging. Performs mechanical bolting under a journey level employee or supervisor. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills to progress.
Associate 4 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, 2, and 3 duties. Requires general supervision but can perform all A‑1 to A‑3 duties with limited oversight. Must acquire three additional ship repair skills and one certification to progress.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Welder – 11018, dual shield and SMAW certification.
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
Interaction/communication with others: Frequent to ensure safety, work in confined spaces.
Works alone/independently: Frequent presence of others.
Directs/supervises others: Not required.
Repetitive work: Similar tasks daily.
Attention to detail: Comply with regulatory standards.
Flexibility: May move between jobs unexpectedly.
Other mental demands: Noisy environment, work at heights.
Work Environment
Works indoors: Temperature variations, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust, and noise.
Works outdoors: Typical shipboard weather.
Safety equipment required: Welding helmet, long pants, long‑sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, leather shoes.
Other exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil, and grease.
Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, come‑along, chain‑fall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, hydraulic press, punching tools, plate rolls, carbon saw, surface slab, cranes, jib cranes, drill presses, and other hand tools.
Required hygiene standards: Company standards.
Federal Eligibility This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to U.S. Persons only (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and those legally recognized asylees or refugees). Successful candidates will be asked to provide documentation of U.S. Person status.
EEO Statement Vigor 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, or any other protected class under applicable laws. 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.
Vigor Values Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth.
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right.
Evolution: We seek mastery and adapt to a changing world.
Love: We care about the people we work with and the world we live in.
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