Electrician Associate 1 - Day Shift

Vigor, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in Portland, OR is seeking a dedicated craft worker to support maintenance and modernization projects at our shipyards. You will perform varied tasks across multiple crafts, comply with safety standards, and assist with tool handling in a fast-paced yard environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with certifications in fire watch and HAZWOPER preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively and works independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to reason and find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Proper care and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years relevant work experience

Tools

HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level

Four-hour fire watch certification

Job description

Location: Portland, OR, United States
Date Posted: Oct 15, 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, visit vigor.net .

HOURLY RATE: $27.92

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew.

• Complies with all craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Proper care and safe use of hand and power tools.
• 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 do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to reason and find solutions.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Four-hour fire watch certification must 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, Lifting/Carrying, and other similar physical demands.

Talking, Hearing, Vision, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less),Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), 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, works alone/independently, may direct/supervise others according to level of position, ability to perform repetitive work, attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors in areas exposed to external weather conditions.
• Works outdoors in all types of weather.
• Uses safety equipment.

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

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

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.