Fitter Welder - Associate 3 Swing Shift
About The Position
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: $34.51 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. 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. Associate 3 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
Requirements
- 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.
- Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
- Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 2-6 years relevant work experience.
- Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
- Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
- Four-hour fire watch certification
- HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Support Activities for Transportation
Education Level
High school or GED
