Welder – Journey Main 1 – Swing Shift

Vigor Marine LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine LLC in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to join our shipyard teams. You will read ship drawings, set up and weld on vessels, and work as part of a multi-craft crew to support maintenance, fabrication, and modernization projects.

The role requires 5–10 years of welding experience, marine welding knowledge, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Expect competitive pay and a dynamic environment at multiple yards.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–10 years of related welding experience.
• Able to read ship drawings and blueprints.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Weld on vessels per ship specifications and drawings.
• Burning, scarfing, beveling parts as required.
• Operate grinders, hand and power tools safely.
• Ensure compliance with safety and QA standards.
• Coordinate with crew to complete job specifications.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

English literacy

Marine welding knowledge

Welding safety

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Welder certification (11018)

Tools

Welding machines

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Position at Vigor Marine LLC

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, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE:

$40.94

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Consistently exceeds Journeyman 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.
• 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, including fractions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Working knowledge of fitting and welding requirements of stainless, aluminum, 8018, and 11018.
• Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
• Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling/grasping, fingering/feeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.

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.

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, come-along, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multi-head 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.

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

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 truthResponsibility: We act on a what we know is rightEvolution : We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

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| Medical | RX | Dental | 401(k) | Life |
| AD&D | Pension | EAP | PTO | Paid Holidays |

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.

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.