Combo Welder – Associate 2,3,4 – (Days)

Vigor ValuesVigor 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 inESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.Works in the shop as a positive addition to the workforce, applying shipboard skills.Responsible for being conversant in most quality assurance requirements.Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for clean up, bevel parts, etc.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 specificationsComplies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.Installs new and/or affects repairs to ships structure, foundations, structural closures and outfitting itemsCuts, bevels and flushes steel with a Gas/Oxy burning torchPrepares surfaces by grinding and chippingComprehends and understands most marine architectural blueprints.

Must be able to determine information to fabricate, erect and install ships structures, foundations, structural closures and outfitting items from blueprint.Tack welds steel and/or aluminum components OTHER FUNCTIONS:Maintains a clean and orderly work area INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:Interaction/communication with others: Frequently
– Interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation.

May work with several individuals in a confined space.Works alone/independently: Frequently
– Works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.Directs/supervises others: Not Required.Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day to day basis.Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment, and works at heights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, overhead reaching, all direction reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, squatting, simple grasping, crawling, and fine manipulation.Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Works indoors: Frequently
– Works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.Works outdoors: Frequently
– Works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.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 handtools.Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.Other: None EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED preferred.

2 or more years relevant work experience.

Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.Associate 2Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties.

Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging.

Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.

May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties.

Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 3Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties.

Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.

Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.

May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties.

Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.

Associate 4 (noted in payroll as AS35)Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties.

Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill, but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision.

(work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade).

Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1
– certification to progress to the next level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Welder –
– Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.Four hour fire watch certificationHAZWOPER
– First Responder Awareness Level.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:The physical requirements will vary from day to day, assignment to assignment.Must be able to follow supervisory instructions.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor(s).Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VAK-PAN-1434676Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides 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, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.nnby Jobblenn