Aluminum Welder III

Overview

Who We Are Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. We offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 dedicated employees across four states—from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk—embody the values of our company and contribute to communities, national security, and our defense readiness.

Location Vancouver, Washington area – Marine Fabrication

Responsible for fabrication welding requirements including manual, semi-automatic, automatic, all-position welding, and cutting or pre-heat using an oxygen/acetylene gas torch.

• Utilize knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings, maintain quality and productivity; perform cutting or pre-heat with oxygen/acetylene.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and weld symbols; set up and operate semi-automatic or automatic weld equipment.
• Assemble and tack parts in accordance with supervisor instructions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules, and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to communicate with and instruct team members on the project.

• Experience and ability to perform the above-listed essential functions and responsibilities.
• Sufficient knowledge in burning, welding, and operation of production machines and cranes.
• Knowledge of pipe welding of aluminum, stainless and copper-nickel a plus.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of all fabrication/welding equipment.

Minimum one year of welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.

• Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 inch plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
• Must be in good standing with or willing to join an affiliated labor union.

• Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs. or maneuver objects; heavier items may require mechanical assistance or additional personnel.
• Must be able to lift a 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.

May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

This position requires US citizenship due to government contract requirements.

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 expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere at work by living the Vigor Values daily.

• Truth: We seek and 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

At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:
Medical, RX, Dental, 401(k), Life, AD&D, Pension, EAP, PTO, Paid Holidays.

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, disability, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This policy complies with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination and non-retaliation laws where the company operates.