Vigor Marine Group · 18 hours ago
Mechanical/Machinist QC
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30.29/hr - $30.29/hr
5+ years expVigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, with a national presence. They are seeking a Mechanical/Machinist QC to fabricate and assemble various marine equipment with precision, while leading a team 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 structural steel shapes, 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 plate assemblies 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
Qualification
Required
Minimum five years of welding/fabrication experience or completed apprentice program
Pass weld test prior to employment
Position will require the ability to join local union # 516 within 30 days of hire
Ability to lift, carry 60 lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower
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
Preferred
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)
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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