Journeyman Pipefitter – Shipyard Repair Specialist

Vigor Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group is seeking skilled trades workers for ship repair and marine fabrication projects. The role involves pipefitting, disassembly/reassembly, and welding on vessels under safety protocols, with emphasis on reading blueprints and operating pipe-threading and bending equipment.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is a physically demanding, on-site position requiring ascent to heights and safe handling of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Recognizes and traces various pipe systems aboard vessels, including steam, lube oil, salt water, fresh water, hydraulics, cargo, crude oil and/or product, compressed air, etc.
• Disassembles/assembles and/or repair of shipboard systems.
• Reads blueprints to identify locations of various pipe systems.
• Operates pipe threading machine, pipe bender, and Oakey bevelers.
• Lays out, targets and fabricates various pipe to quality assurance standards.
• Tests and operates hydro pumps up to 5,000 psi.
• Determines sizes and schedules of pipes/take off of fittings utilized in fabrication/repair.
• Sets up and operates flushing machine.
• Uses a tape measure.
• Completes sustained work at heights up to 100 feet.
• Cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and company property.
• Performs rigging where applicable to pipe and valve systems.
• Makes competent weldments and targets pipe and hanger.
• Performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as needed.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vigor Marine Group is seeking skilled trades workers for ship repair and marine fabrication projects. The role involves pipefitting, disassembly/reassembly, and welding on vessels under safety protocols, with emphasis on reading blueprints and operating pipe-threading and bending equipment.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is a physically demanding, on-site position requiring ascent to heights and safe handling of