Fitter Welder - Journey Main 1 Day Shift

Vigor Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group is seeking skilled welders for shipyard fabrication and repair work in Portland, Oregon. The role involves working from ship specifications, applying SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes, and fabricating steel and aluminum structures on vessels.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of welding experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read marine blueprints. Safety training and tools are provided in a dynamic, shipboard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret marine blueprints.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety guidelines.
• Welder certifications (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW) or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety and environmental standards in the shop.
• Reads ship specifications, work orders, and drawings for fabrication.
• Welds and fabricates components to form, shape, and fit per blueprints.
• Prepares surfaces, grinds, and cleans weld areas.
• Tack welds and aligns structures per drawings and specifications.
• Maintains and safely uses shop tools and equipment.
• Keeps workspace clean and orderly.

Skills

Arc welding

Welding SMAW

Welding FCAW

Welding GMAW

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Gas/oxy torch

Grinder

Chipping gun

Hood vent for welding

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

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.

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:

$41.27

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 and environmental measures. Consistently exceeds Journey Level standards.
• Works in the shop as a positive addition to the workforce, applying shipboard skills.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
• Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs). Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup, bevel parts, etc.
• Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
• Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
• Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to do basic shipboard layout.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Installs new and/or affects repairs to ships structure, foundations, structural closures and outfitting items
• Cuts, bevels and flushes steel with a Gas/Oxy burning torch.
• Prepares surfaces by grinding and chipping.
• Comprehends and understands marine architectural blueprints.
• Must be able to determine information to fabricate, erect and install ships structures, foundations, structural closures and outfitting items from blueprint.
• Tack welds steel and/or aluminum component.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
• Directs/supervises others: Not required.
• Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, overhead reaching, all direction reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, squatting, simple grasping, crawling,and fine manipulation. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS AND/OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH JOB TASKS

• Pneumatic grinder
• Drill press
• Hard hat
• Shears
• Punch
• Safety glasses
• Hand drill
• Saber saw
• Hearing protection
• Hand tools
• Chipping gun
• Respirator
• Gas/oxy burning torch
• Brake
• Coveralls
• Hood vent for welding
• Welding equipment
• Buffer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
• Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
• Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
• Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
• Other: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 5-10 years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
• Four-hour fire watch certification
• HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The physical requirements will vary from day to day, assignment to assignment.

Must be able to follow supervisory instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor(s).

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.