Helper

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 company’s values. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for employees who contribute to their communities and nation through living-wage jobs supporting local economies and world-class maritime and industrial services that further defense readiness and national security.

About the Role

Performs shop helper duties throughout the shop as directed. This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $23.24.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop helper duties throughout the shop as directed.
• Performs manual labor tasks in sweeping and cleaning inside and outside shop areas.
• Assists welders and mechanics in finishing work, such as grinding and polishing.
• Receives on-the-job training in the development of more specialized fabrication skills.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules, and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on projects.
• Some knowledge or ability to familiarize self with the fabrication plant and equipment.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure.
• Ability to develop specialized skills in areas such as grinding, drilling, welding, torch operation, blueprint reading, and machine operation.
• General mathematical skills for counting, adding, and subtracting dimensions.
• US citizenship is required for this position due to government contract obligations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.; difficult objects will be lifted with assistance from mechanical means or additional workers.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription (RX)
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Pension
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays

Company 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.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke, and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.