Field Machinist - Day Shift
Vigor, Llc
Precision field machining and mechanical maintenance on ships and yard equipment.
26 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Services
Shipbuilding
Engineering
Design
Repair Services
Project Management
Consulting
Fabrication
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Defense
Energy
Infrastructure
Maritime
Shipbuilding
Ship Repair
Industrial Services
Role
What you would be doing
machine assembly
lathe operation
pump alignment
shrink fit
heavy lifting
safety compliance
- Use hand tools (i.e., files and types of files, hacksaws, wrenches, porta-powers, taps, and dies).
- Assemble, and install equipment, using hand tools/power tools.
- Operate a lathe to grind, file, or turn parts down to dimensional specifications needed.
- Align pump and motors efficiently using the dial indicator method.
- Assemble machines, and mount them to a foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using thermal expansion or liquid nitrogen technique.
- Move machinery and equipment, using chain hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
- Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
- Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures
- Replaces defective parts on equipment, adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Lay out mounting holes accurately, and drill holes to the proper size.
- Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses hand and power tools, wrenches, hoists, machine tooling equipment such as boring, grinding, tapping, lathe, and drilling equipment. Uses micrometers/dial indicators and other measuring instruments.Chain falls, knee mills, radial arm drill press, upright drill press, overhead cranes (pendant controlled), portable machining equipment, come-a-longs, port-a-power, cut off saws.
What you bring
high school
5 years
milling machine
lathe
calipers
blueprints
- Understand and demonstrate the use of all standard shop measuring tools:
- Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel, lube oil, and cooling.
- Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
- High school diploma, GED, or greater.
- Rulers and tape measures.
- Takes direction and requires limited guidance to conduct assignment.
- Propulsion basics including variable pitch props.
- Underwater hull machinery, including bearings.
- Handling/Grasping: Frequently
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
- Vernier scales and/or dial calipers.
- 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
- Ability to do percentages, metric and decimal conversions, multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in measurements,
- Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
- Pi tapes.
- Safety equipment required: Hard hat, eye and ear protection, respirator, no loose clothing, must wear leather shoes/work boots.
- Proficient with setting up and operating a boring bar, and a portable milling machine.
- Knowledge of overboard and suction ship valves (Disassembly, clean, lap and blue).
- Protractors, Vernier, linear.
- Working knowledge of shipboard machinery (i.e. valves and actuators, variety of pumps, gears and gear boxes, winches, heat exchangers, bearings and shafting, rudder systems, field machining) pertaining to machine shop repairs.
- Blowers, winches, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Pushing/Pulling: (Average) applies 25 pounds of force frequently
- Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations.
- Firm joint and spring joint calipers inside and outside.
- Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls):Occasionally
- Vision: Continually, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety). Must have normal field of vision in order to safely navigate around machine shop area and on-board ship.
- Micrometers inside, outside, and depth.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
- Works outdoors: Frequently walks to and from project sites.
- Demonstrate proficiency on a milling machine, drill press, engine lathe, and vertical/horizontal boring mills.
- Must have knowledge of field machining.
- Smell: Helpful in detecting fire.
- Lifting/Carrying: (Average) Carries weights of up to 35 pounds (including small toolbox, individual tools, machine parts)
- Reads and understands blueprints and assembly drawings.
- Have the ability to work in confined spaces.
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Company
Overview
1995 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1995 from a rescued ship repair yard, marking the beginning of its maritime and industrial engineering journey.
7 Facilities
Major operational sites
The company operates seven major facilities across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, showcasing its extensive infrastructure capabilities.
2017 Contract
Landmark US Army project
Secured a significant US Army landing craft contract in 2017, highlighting its expertise in defense and government vessel programs.
2019 Ownership
New ownership milestone
Acquired by The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital in 2019, marking a new era of growth and scaling across sectors.
- Delivers high-stakes projects: from ferries, tugs and landing craft to nuclear containment vessels and aerospace structures.
- Excels in industrial infrastructure: fabricating bridge girders, dam gates, power boilers and space-launch towers.
- Blends maritime heritage and industrial engineering in hybrid projects spanning ship repair to nuclear-energy infrastructure.
- A commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.
- Driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
- Delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
- Working together to achieve shared success.
- Acting with honesty and transparency.
- Taking ownership of results and actions.
2040 Target
Net Zero Emissions
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact in its operations and services.
- Committed to sustainability in operations and services.
- Focus on reducing environmental impact in shipbuilding and marine services.
- Promoting energy efficiency and reducing waste in all areas of operation.
- Development of clean energy technologies for the maritime industry.
- Vigor strives to maintain an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce.
- Emphasis on attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
- Gender parity in leadership roles across the company.
- Active programs to promote an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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