Fitter Welder - Associate Swing Shift
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
Vigor, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Who We Are
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.
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HOURLY RATE: $37.94
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall 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
- Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
- Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
- Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 2-6 years relevant work experience.
- Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
- Four-hour fire watch certification
- HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.
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:
Frequently interacts 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.
- Works indoors:
Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise. - Works 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,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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