Helper

Vigor Marine Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

RX

Dental

401(k)

Life

AD&D

Pension

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a shop helper to perform light fabrication support in our shipyard environment in the United States. You will assist welders and mechanics, sweep and clean areas, and learn grinding, drilling, torch operations, blueprint readings, and machine operation as you gain experience.

The role involves lifting up to 60 lbs, exposure to noise and fumes, and adherence to safety rules. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $23.24 and benefits shouldered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Proficiently read a tape measure.
• Some knowledge or ability to familiarize self with the fabrication plant and equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Fabrication basics

Manual labor

Welding assistance

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Grinding tools

Torch 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. 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: $23.24

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions And Major Responsabilities

• 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

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 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

N/A

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

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

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

Benefits

• 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.