Description
Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 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 word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.
Where we are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is a more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists including Best City for Outdoor Activities, a Healthiest Place to Live in America and several others. Healthcare is the city's largest employer, followed by manufacturing and technology.
HOURLY RATE: $23.53
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft crew.
Complies with all craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
Responsible for doing some of his/her own planning.
Tests equipment as applicable
Proper care and safe use of hand and power tools.
Works from project specifications and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
Responsible for being compliant with project standards, policies, and procedures.
Effectively take direction from and communicate with other shift personnel to continue efficient workflow.
Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Demonstrable knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.
Power generation, control and distribution.
Use of test equipment.
Drawing, reading and layout.
Electric motors and controls.
Grounding and bonding.
Cable - identification, size requirements and ampacity limits or where to find the information.
Fabrication and installation of multiple cable transits, conduit, and raceways.
Conduit bending.
Interior communications and alarms.
Ability to reason and find solutions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
2 years relevant work experience.
Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Complete on the job training as needed per project.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands for this position require continual standing, walking and using fine motor skills for the operation of tools and machinery.
Ability to lift, carry 60 lbs. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment.
Occasionally requires twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
Work mostly indoors in areas possibly exposed to external weather conditions.
Uses safety equipment.
Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships)
Vision Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed inside a shop in which machines are continually running generating varying degrees of noise.
Work may involve use of chemicals, coolants, greases, solvents, petroleum and vapors and fumes.
Proper PPE will be provided as necessary.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
Interaction/communication with others, works alone/independently, may direct/supervise others according to level of position, ability to perform repetitive work, attention to detail, and flexibility and adaptability.
CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:
Medical
RX
Dental
401(k)
Life
AD&D
Pension
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
