Vigor Marine Group · 1 day ago
Mechanic I - 516
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$39.20/hr - $39.20/hr
5+ years expVigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, providing solutions for various defense and maritime sectors. The Mechanic I position involves fabricating and welding assemblies from various materials while leading and directing others in the fabrication process.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read and interpret all types of drawings and sketches, lay out and assemble with speed and accuracy and with minimal aid of supervision
Identify material types, cut to length, lay out and fit up welded or bolted detail, show weld sizes, piece marks, direction marks, etc
Develop, bend, roll, build up, and assemble various types of aluminum, stainless or copper nickel assemblies, piping and structures
Works with Supervisor to organize and direct crew
Ability to work to a build plan based on drawings, job procedure manuals and applicable codes
Has latitude to self-direct for best practice and through-put
Responsible for maintaining established schedules
Will assist Supervisor to organize and direct crew as necessary
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-7 years of welding/fabrication experience, or apprentice program
Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards
Must be in good standing with or willing to join an affiliated labor union
Ability to lift, carry 60Lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers
Must be able to lift 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb
Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions
Ability to communicate with and instruct team members on the project
Experience and ability to perform the above referenced essential functions and responsibilities
Sufficient knowledge in burning, welding, and operation of production machines and cranes
Knowledge of pipe welding of aluminum, stainless and copper nickel a plus
Knowledgeable in the operation of all fabrication equipment
Read and interpret all types of drawings and sketches, lay out and assemble with speed and accuracy and with minimal aid of supervision
Identify material types, cut to length, lay out and fit up welded or bolted detail, show weld sizes, piece marks, direction marks, etc
Develop, bend, roll, build up, and assemble various types of aluminum, stainless or copper nickel assemblies, piping and structures
Works with Supervisor to organize and direct crew
Ability to work to a build plan based on drawings, job procedure manuals and applicable codes
Has latitude to self-direct for best practice and through-put
Responsible for maintaining established schedules
Will assist Supervisor to organize and direct crew as necessary
Benefits
Medical
RX
Dental
401(k)
Life
AD&D
Pension
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
Company
Vigor Marine Group
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 15,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Endeavour Capital
2019-07-25Acquired
2011-12-01Private Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Billy Martin
Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO)
Recent News
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2025-06-11
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