Fitter Welder - Associate Swing Shift

Position: Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Swing Shift - 104

Overview

Fitter Welder - Associate 4 Swing Shift - 104 role at Vigor Marine Group
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HOURLY RATE: $36.80

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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, works 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.

Education And/Or Experience

• 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Work Environment

• 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:
  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.

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.

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.

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.

Vigor Marine Group is an equal opportunity employer. This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only. Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Seniorities and

Employment Type

(summary)

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time

Job Function and Industry

• Management and Manufacturing
• Shipbuilding

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