Marine Welder/Fitter Associate I – Shipyard Specialist

Vigor Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a welder to join our shipyard operations in the Portland, Oregon area. The role focuses on welding on vessels, following blueprints and specifications, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring experience in arc welding (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW), carbon arc gouging, and a solid understanding of marine fittings. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to read technical docs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2-6 years of 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.
• 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).
• 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
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Skills

Communication

Math

English proficiency

Marine fitting knowledge

Calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-6 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a welder to join our shipyard operations in the Portland, Oregon area. The role focuses on welding on vessels, following blueprints and specifications, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring experience in arc welding (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW), carbon arc gouging, and a solid understanding of marine fittings. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to read technical docs.