Mechanic II - 516

@ Vigor, LLC
Vigor, LLCvigor,llc.com

Mechanic II - 516

Vancouver, WA
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About the job

Vigor Marine Group specializes in marine maintenance, fabrication, and services, supporting defense readiness. The role involves welding and fabricating aluminum structures, reading blueprints, and working with minimal supervision in a safety-conscious environment.

Requirements

  • 2+ years welding/fabrication experience
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Pass aluminum weld test
  • Knowledge of welding and fabrication equipment

Qualifications

  • Good physical strength and stamina
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs
  • Willing to join union
  • U.S
  • citizenship required

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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, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE: $35.28

POSITION SUMMARY

Fabricate buildings, beams, girders, boats, etc., out of Aluminum materials according to contract specifications and blueprints with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read and interpret all types of drawings and sketches, lay out and assemble with speed and accuracy, without the aid of supervision.
  • Identify material types, cut to length, lay-out and fit-up welded or bolted detail, show weld sizes, piece marks, direction marks, etc.
  • Develop, bend, roll, build up, and assemble various types of plated assemblies and structures.


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 communicate with and instruct team members on the project.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Experience and ability to perform the above referenced essential functions and responsibilities.
  • Sufficient knowledge in burning, welding, and operation of production machines and cranes.
  • Knowledge of pipe welding of aluminum, stainless and copper nickel a plus
  • Knowledgeable in the operation of all fabrication equipment.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
  • Must be in good standing with or willing to join an affiliated labor union


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to lift, carry 60Lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.
  • Must be able to lift 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
  • Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.


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 truthResponsibility: We act on 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

At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

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.
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