Millwright Mechanic AS1 - Swing Shift
Vigor, Llc
Fabricate and assemble steel structures, lead crew, read blueprints, ensure schedules.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 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
drawing review
schedule maintenance
crew supervision
steel fabrication
plate assembly
- Read and interpret all types of drawings and sketches, lay out and assemble with speed and accuracy and with minimal aid of supervision.
- Responsible for maintaining established schedules.
- Works with supervisor to organize and direct crew.
- Identify structural steel shapes, 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 plate assemblies and structures.
What you bring
welding
hydraulic
valves
propulsion
ship systems
union
- Blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Pass weld test prior toemployment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
- Ability to communicate with and instruct team members on the project.
- Position will require the ability to join local union # 516 within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to lift 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine.
- Underwater hull machinery, including bearings.
- Knowledge of overboard and suction ship valves. (Disassembly, clean, lap and blue)
- Has latitude to self-direct for best practice and through-put.
- Ability to work to a build plan based on drawings, job procedure manuals and applicable codes.
- Propulsion basics including variable pitch props.
- Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel, lube oil, and cooling.
- Ability to lift, carry 60 lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.
- Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.
- 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.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.
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Security clearance- must pass drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening.
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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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