Fitter Welder Associate - Swing Shift

Position: Fitter Welder Associate 2 - Swing Shift

Fitter Welder Associate 2 – Swing Shift at Vigor Marine Group.

Base pay: $33.12/hr location:
Portland, OR, United States.

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. Our four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and historic shipyards support an integrated workforce of 2,500 employees across four states. We provide living wage jobs that strengthen local economies and deliver world‑class maritime services to support defense readiness and national security.

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Essential Functions And Major 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 needed.

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 of relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

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 can perform job duties of A‑1 through A‑3 with limited supervision. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and one (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.

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…