Aluminum Welder II - 516

Vigor Marine Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in the United States seeks an experienced welder/fabricator to perform fabrication welding across manual, semi-automatic and automatic processes, including aluminum welding and pipe welding.

Candidates must read weld symbols, pass 3G/4G tests, and work safely with cranes and production machinery while complying with site requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years welding/fabrication experience or completion of an apprentice program.
• Ability to pass 3G/4G aluminum weld tests to AWS D1.2 standards.
• Experience reading drawings, sketches, and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication welding using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic processes.
• Read drawings and weld symbols; set up equipment accordingly.
• Assemble and tack parts as directed and coordinate with supervisor.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading weld symbols

Safety compliance

Aluminum welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Cranes operation

Job description

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.

Description

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 at 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. Vigor Marine Group takes 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 their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visitvigor.net.

HOURLY RATE

$31.09

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Utilize knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings, maintain an acceptable standard in quality and quantity, and use oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre-heat.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and weld symbols, set up and operate semi-automatic or automatic weld equipment.
• Assemble and tack parts as directed by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility

None but will assist Supervisor to organize and direct crew as necessary

Interpersonal Contacts

• 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 communicate with and instruct team members on the project.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Experience and ability to perform the above referenced 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.

Education And/Or Experience

Minimum two years of welding/fabrication experience. Or apprentice program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
• Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joints

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry 60Lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.
• Must be able to lift 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.

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

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth:

We seek the truth, and we 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, 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.