Sheetmetal - Journeyman

Job Summary

Vigor Marine Group, an integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance, modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services, is seeking a skilled sheet metal worker for its shipyard locations. The hourly rate for this position is $40.18.

• Complies with shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Removes, rebuilds, and reinstalls duct work, sheeting, lockers, and furniture from vessels or shipyard sites using welding and fitting techniques.
• Fabricates basic sheet‑metal projects to customer specifications.
• Visualizes completed job from start to finish and uses blueprints to accomplish projects.
• Performs basic layout, including center square, round elbows, and funnels.
• Fabrics duct work on and off the ship.
• Removes and installs duct work.
• Performs basic welding (stick and MIG).
• Recognizes materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum) and determines gauge.
• Works at heights up to 100 feet, including confined spaces and overhead positions.
• Uses a tape measure, ladder, and other hand and power tools safely.
• Attends to assembly work associated with the sheet‑metal trade.
• Installs duct work, galley equipment, ceiling panels, and similar items throughout the yard as needed.

• Communicates effectively and works independently or in a group.
• Performs basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
• Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English.
• Utilizes basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Operates shop equipment such as presses, shears, hand brakes, roll machines, drill presses, and spot welders.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Four years of relevant work experience, preferably in a shipyard.
• Proof of skills, work history, or education may substitute for experience.

• Four‑hour fire watch certification.
• HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level.
• Confined space certification.

• Sitting up to 8 hours per day while welding; standing up to 8 hours while operating machinery; walking up to 3,000 feet per day.
• Crouching, kneeling, stooping, and twisting for up to 15 minutes at a time, and climbing ladders up to 100 feet.
• Reaching overhead for up to 6 hours daily; lifting up to 100 pounds, typically 75 pounds individually; carrying up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Operating metal cutting and welding tools continuously with intermittent use of scissors for trimming; participating in heavy lifting.

• Vision required for precise measurement; near and far acuity, depth perception, and field of vision are necessary.
• Hearing and talking with coworkers for coordination and safety.

• Regular communication with coworkers for safety coordination.
• Works independently or with a crew on shop and ship tasks.
• May supervise others based on project needs.

• Indoor and outdoor environments, exposing workers to noise, heat, cold, dust, and fumes.
• Safety gear required: hard hat, welding helmet, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Uses equipment such as shears, hand brakes, welding tools, grinders, and drills.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to U.S. Persons only. Successful applicants must provide documentation of U.S. Person status.

Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check during pre‑employment screening.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, or any other protected class under relevant laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

The company also complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.