Pipefitter Journey - Day Shift

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 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.

We take 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 living‑wage jobs supporting local economies and world‑class maritime and industrial services that advance defense readiness and national security.

$38.93 per hour.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Recognizes and traces various pipe systems aboard vessels, including steam, lube oil, salt water, fresh water, hydraulics, cargo, crude oil, product, compressed air, etc.
• Disassembles, assembles, and repairs shipboard systems.
• Reads blueprints to identify locations of various pipe systems.
• Operates pipe threading machine, pipe bender, and Oakey bevelers.
• Plans, targets, and fabricates various pipe (P‑1 and below) to quality assurance standards.
• Tests and operates hydro pumps up to 5,000 psi.
• Determines sizes and schedules of pipes / take‑off of fittings (90°, 45°, and tees) utilized in the fabrication and/or repair of systems.
• Sets up and operates flushing machine.
• Uses a tape measure.
• Completes sustained work at various heights, including, but not limited to, 100 feet.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
• Performs rigging (as applicable to pipe and valve systems) – standards, terms, signals and safe working loads.
• Makes competent weldments, i.e., targeting pipe and hanger.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Interaction/communication with others, works alone/independently, repetitive work, attention to detail, and flexibility.

• Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
• Has basic math skills: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication.
• Can read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of one primary skill and possessing at least one certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during primary skill performance but able to perform job duties of A‑1 through A‑3 with little or no supervision.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Five years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Four‑hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level.

Includes frequent vertical and horizontal transfers of pipes, valves, tools, and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs., repetitive postural work, frequent climbing of ladders and stairs, and operations at heights up to 100 ft. The role requires a high level of endurance and the ability to work in confined spaces and under physically demanding conditions.

• Works indoors with exposure to fumes, chemicals, heat, noise, and dust.
• Works outdoors with exposure to prevailing weather conditions.
• Mandatory safety gear: welding helmet, hard hat, protective clothing, eye protection, respirator, hearing protection, leather shoes.
• Potential exposures: vibrations, smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, welding, solvents, oil, grease, raw sewage; may work in confined spaces.
• Uses various heavy equipment, including pipe threading machines, pipe benders, Oakey bevelers, grinders, drills, overhead cranes, lift trucks, and hand power tools.
• Requires compliance with company hygiene standards.

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