Description
Who We Are
Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. Vigor ... Industrial Evolution. For more information, visit vigor.net.
HOURLY RATE: $30.29 - $36.93
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position handles department mechanical quality control during the maintenance and emergent repair of ships. Must have knowledge of mechanical and machining repairs. Must have proficiency in Microsoft excel, word, Adobe pdf and other related computer programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Demonstrates mechanical ability and will work towards learning the below. Has willingness to learn and adapt.)
Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures
Takes direction and requires limited guidance to conduct assignment.
Understands and has experience with assembly, and installing equipment, using hand tools/power tools.
Understands shaft alignment using the dial indicator method or laser.
Have the ability to work at heights.
Have the ability to work in confined spaces.
Communicates effectively, works 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
Ability to do percentages, metric and decimal conversions, multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in measurements,
Reads and understands blueprints and assembly drawings.
Understanding of NAVSEA and USCG requirements preferred.
Consistently survey of project(s) for department process compliance (Craft procedures). Reports deficiencies to the Production Manager.
Monitors calibration of pressure gages, torque wrenches, and precision measuring equipment. Helps schedule calibrations, and keeps log of tools.
Ability to complete department CFR's and other required reports as needed with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) in a clear and timely manner.
Assists Supervisors to ensure check points and required reports are not missed in project specifications.
Organizes department spec/items, references and the check points required for each one per specification.
Understand and demonstrate the use of all standard shop measuring tools:
Micrometers inside, outside, and depth.
Vernier scales and/or dial calipers.
Rulers and tape measures.
Protractors, Vernier, linear.
Firm joint and spring joint calipers inside and outside.
Height gauges.
pi tapes.
Might have knowledge in working with one of the following items but not required:
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.
Propulsion basics including variable pitch props.
Pumps - @types and mechanical seals.
Steam systems.
Underwater hull machinery, including bearings.
Blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel, lube oil, and cooling.
Knowledge of overboard and suction ship valves. (Disassembly, clean, lap and blue)
Knowledge of hydrostatic testing of valves and pumps.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma, GED, or greater.
3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe PDF.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Continually
Walking: Frequently
Crouching: Occasionally
Kneeling/Crawling: Rarely
Stooping: Rarely
Twisting: Knees: Rarely, Waist: Occasionally, Neck: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Balancing: Occasionally
Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls): Occasionally
Reaching: Overhead: Occasionally
Handling/Grasping: Frequently
Fingering/Feeling: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling: (Average) applies 25 pounds of force frequently,
Lifting/Carrying: (Average) Carries weights of up to 35 pounds (including small toolbox, individual tools, machine parts)
Other physical demands: May need to contort entire body to reach all areas.
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Continually
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.
Smell: Helpful in detecting fire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors: Occasionally works in an office or shop setting that is sometimes heated but not air conditioned.
Works outdoors: Frequently walks to and from project sites.
Safety equipment required: Hard hat, eye and ear protection, respirator, no loose clothing, must wear leather shoes/work boots.
Other Exposures: May be exposed to acids, de-greasing cleaners, paints, solvents, oil, grease, liquid steel/putty, oil vapors, petroleum, caustics, fumes, noise, raw sewage, and asbestos.
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.
Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
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
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.
