Carpenter Associate 2

Vigor, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,454,000 - 103,437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

RX

401(k)

Life

AD&D

Pension

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in Seattle, WA seeks skilled trades workers for an Associate-level shipyard role. You will read blueprints, follow work orders, install insulation, and adhere to safety measures on docked vessels. The position requires basic carpentry and assembly duties, plus the ability to operate common shop tools as directed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and about 2 years of related experience. Vigor offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred with related experience.
• 2 years relevant work experience or equivalent education will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret shipyard drawings and orders.

Responsibilities

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety measures.
• Assembles staging as directed and reads spec sheets.
• Reads blueprints and performs layout work.
• Installs insulation and related assemblies.
• Operates common shop tools and supports yard tasks as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

English literacy

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Table saw

Band saw

Planer

Jointer

Overhead crane

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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: $31.39

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.)

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety measures.
• Responsible for assembling staging as directed.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Responsible for installation of various types of insulation.
• Reads blueprints and performs layout work.
• Performs some joiner work and installs marine panels, ceiling systems, doors, and jams.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Working knowledge of the following processes:
  • Fiberglass repair procedures
  • Building pudding blocks
  • Putting up blast protection
  • Installation and repair of furniture and fixtures

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED preferred. 2 years relevant work experience. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Associate 2

Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 3

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 4

Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision. (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Four-hour fire watch certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting: Standing: Walking: Crouching: Kneeling/Crawling: Stooping: Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls), Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, and Lifting/Carrying.
• Talking, Hearing, Vision, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet of more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety), and Smell,

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Interaction/communication with others: Continually interacts with others to coordinate work effort and ensure safety.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the company of others while performing construction tasks.
• Directs/supervises others: Not required.
• Repetitive work: Work consists of performing simple tasks, i.e., lifting/pulling construction materials throughout the day.
• Attention to detail: Must carefully use power tools to prevent harm to self or others. Must observe surrounding area while lowering supplies.
• Flexibility: Plan of action changes in the course of the day.
• Other mental/psychological demands: None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors: frequently works indoors, inside ship.
• Works outdoors: frequently works outdoors constructing scaffolding for other employees.
• Safety equipment required: uses hard hat, eye protection, safety harness, hearing protection, and respirator.
• Other Exposures: may be exposed to smoke, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, oil, grease, and heights.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles, Table saw, band saw, planer, jointer, wood lathe, drill press, sanders, tape measure, overhead crane, forklift, miscellaneous hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.).
• Required hygiene standards, Per company standards.
• Other, None.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

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
• 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.