Who We Are
Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and 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 our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision.
Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measuresPerforms sandblast and painting duties.Individually, and as a member of a work crew, blasts coatings off ship hull and tanks to prepare steel surfaces for painting.Tends paint pot and paint equipment.Operates shot blasting booth in shop.Primes and color coats parts in paint booth.Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including but not limited to, 100 feet.Proper cares and safely uses of hand and power tools and all company property.Prepares surfaces for painting: cleaning and masking.Sets up and operates painting equipment: airless, conventional, brush and roller.Applies epoxy, enamel and industrial coatings.Maintains painting equipment: hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns and tips.Knowledge of SSPC (Structural Steel Painting Council) specifications.Sets up and operates sandblasting equipment: pot tending.Maintains sandblasting equipment: hoses, nozzles, and gaskets: electric and air.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED preferred. Two years industrial painting and/or blasting work experience. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Associate 2
Proficient 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 3
Proficient 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:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Talking, Hearing, Vision, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet of more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance and spatial relationships), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), 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), and Smell.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical
RX
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
LTD
STD
EAP
Discretionary bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)
10 paid holidays
PTO
401(k)
Vigor 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.