Manufacturing ​/ Production Helper, Welder ​/ MIG​/MAG​/TIG

Shop Helper

Performs shop helper duties throughout the shop as directed. Typical duties may consist of grinding, sweeping, or polishing.

• Performs shop helper duties throughout the shop as directed.
• Performs manual labor tasks in sweeping and cleaning inside and outside shop areas.
• Assists welders and mechanics in finishing work, i.e. grinding, polishing, etc.
• Receives on-the-job training in the development of more specialized fabrication skills.

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 regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.
• Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on projects.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge or ability to familiarize self with the fabrication plant and equipment.
• Proficiently read a tape measure.
• Ability to develop more specialized skills in areas such as grinding, drilling, welding, torch operation, blueprint readings, and machine operation.
• General mathematical skills for counting, add, subtract dimensions, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry 60 lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

Work Environment:
May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary. Citizenship:
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

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 Values:
Truth, Responsibility, Evolution, Love

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, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.