Fitter Welder Associate 3 - DayShift - 104
Vigor, Llc
Perform marine welding, fitting, and ship repair tasks on vessels.
6 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
arc welding
burning
carbon gouging
tool operation
job coordination
safety compliance
- Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup, bevel parts, etc.
- Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications
- Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
- Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
- Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
- Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
- Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
- Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
What you bring
high school
hazwoper
fire watch
welder
marine fitting
blueprints
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
- HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.
- Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
- Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
- Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
- Four-hour fire watch certification
- Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
- Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
- Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
- Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
- Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
- Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
- 2-6 years relevant work experience.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- employment limited to us persons only; no visa sponsorship is offered.
- candidates must pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check as pre‑employment screening.
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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