Installer - Specialty Finishes

About Vigor

Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values‑driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community.

We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.

Installation of Quarry, Ceramic, porcelain and Mosaic Tiles. Installation of Soft Tiles, Sheet Goods, Carpet and Carpet tiles. Installation of Trowel Finished Epoxy Terrazzo, Colorflake and underlayments. Coordinate mobilization and demobilization job sites. Demolition of flooring and underlayments. Prepare and prime steel surface. Hand load materials aboard vessels and into necessary spaces. Good housekeeping of work site. Learn to practice and adhere to proper material disposal requirements.

$31.09/hr

• Safe work practice, wear PPE, adheres to safety rules and regulations.
• Regularly install decking products of the following types:
  Hard Tiles, Soft Tiles (vinyl, rubber, etc.), Carpet, Sheet Goods, Trowel Finished Epoxy systems/Underlayments, and Colorflake systems.
• Learn all facets of our flooring installations.
• Keep work site clean and organized.
• Stock materials and tools throughout vessel according to job specifications.
• Lead and/or mentor helpers and apprentices.
• Obtain knowledge and adhere to material disposal process.
• Demolish decking materials, when needed.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations and possible hazardous conditions.

• Utilizes safe work practices in accordance with Job Hazard Analysis.
• Pays attention to details when taping, cutting in, around drains, walls, doorways and keeping product off customer owned equipment.
• Knowledge on how to use trowels, air chippers, needle guns, deck crawlers, grinders, wet saw, tile cutter, torch, floor scraper and floor buffing machines.
• Can repair in the field basic problems related to above mentioned tools.
• Understands cure times and recoat windows of products.
• Basic skill on proper installation of epoxy, urethane, polyaspartic and urethane sealers.
• Possess skill required to install cove base materials with a radius that is straight with no waves.
• Effectively communicate and work in a diverse industry/work force.
• Practice working smart, careful, productive, flexible and considerate.
• Self-motivational and some problem solving skills.
• Shows a willingness and ability to learn and move forward.
• Seeking people that are meticulous and patient, and are driven to learn all facets of our flooring installations.
• Seeking individuals who possess a good attitude and are willing to learn and work smart.

• High School Diploma/GED or 10th grade education with 6 months to 2+ years equivalent industrial training and or equivalent industrial experience.
• At least 2 years Installation experience in at least two types of flooring (Hard Tiles, Soft Tiles (vinyl, rubber, etc.), Carpet, Sheet Goods, Trowel Finished Epoxy systems/Underlayments, and Colorflake systems).
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 60 lbs.
• Require ability to stand and or walk on hard uneven surfaces for extensive periods of time.
• At times work is performed in tight spaces in adverse temperatures.
• Must be able to handle working on multiple levels of a vessel requiring up and down ladder wells throughout the work days.
• Wear a respirator when required.

• May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and…