Welder / Welding / Fabrication Welder

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.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. net.
HOURLY RATE: $40.94/hr

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. Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
Performs TIG welding - Carbon, Stainless, and CuNi piping.
Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Installs new and/or affects repairs to ships piping.
Comprehends and understands marine architectural blueprints.
Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. Works alone/independently: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS AND/OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH JOB TASKS:
Hood vent for welding
Welding equipment
Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
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.
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, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, compressed gas tanks, carbon saw, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
Required hygiene standards: 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.

Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Welder - Must certify to ½" CuNi socket, ½" Stainless socket, 3 position fillet break
Four-hour fire watch certification
US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. 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
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:
Medical

Dental

Pension

EAP

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.