Vigor Marine Group

Overview

Vigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, with a national presence and a commitment to employee pride and community contributions. The Welder - Journey Level position involves performing welding tasks in a shipyard environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Consistently exceeds Journeyman standards.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports.
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to do basic shipboard layout.
• Performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Requirements

• 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.
• Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
• Four-hour fire watch certification.
• HAZWOPER- First Responder Awareness Level.
• Ability to do basic math, including fractions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Working knowledge of fitting and welding requirements of stainless, aluminum, 8018, and 11018.
• Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
• Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO