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Fitter Welder - Associate 1 Swing Shift

Vigor Marine Group · Portland, OR · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$31.3/hrFull-time

About Us

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

Responsibilities

  • Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
  • Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
  • Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
  • Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup, bevel parts, etc.
  • Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
  • Performs 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.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2-6 years of relevant work experience. Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Ability to do basic math, i.e., add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
  • Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
  • Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
  • Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.

Skills & Certifications

  • Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
  • Four-hour fire watch certification.
  • HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

Career Progression

  • Associate 2: Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
  • Associate 3: Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
  • Associate 4: Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1 certification to progress to the next 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.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

  • Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
  • 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.
  • Operation of 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.
  • Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.

Interpersonal Contacts

  • Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
  • Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
  • Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
  • Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
  • May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
  • Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.

Pay

Hourly rate: $31.30

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e., US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

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