Vigor Marine Group · 15 hours ago
Millwright Mechanic - Associate 2 - Day Shift
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.26/hr - $33.26/hr
1+ years expVigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization. They are seeking a Millwright Mechanic to handle mechanical maintenance and emergent repair of ships, as well as yard mechanical maintenance when necessary.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures
Takes direction and requires limited guidance to conduct assignment
Replaces defective parts on equipment, adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs
Assemble, and install equipment, using hand tools/power tools
Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures
Move machinery and equipment, using chain hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
Assemble machines, and mount them to a foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools
Lay out mounting holes accurately, and drill holes to the proper size
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using thermal expansion or liquid nitrogen technique
Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations
Demonstrate proficiency on a drill press and other basic shop equipment
Align pump and motors efficiently using the dial indicator method
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
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
Use hand tools (i.e., files and types of files, hacksaws, wrenches, porta-powers, taps and dies)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or greater
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
Replaces defective parts on equipment, adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs
Assemble, and install equipment, using hand tools/power tools
Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures
Move machinery and equipment, using chain hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
Assemble machines, and mount them to a foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools
Lay out mounting holes accurately, and drill holes to the proper size
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using thermal expansion or liquid nitrogen technique
Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations
Demonstrate proficiency on a drill press and other basic shop equipment
Align pump and motors efficiently using the dial indicator method
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
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
Use hand tools (i.e., files and types of files, hacksaws, wrenches, porta-powers, taps and dies)
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
Works indoors: Occasionally works in a 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
Preferred
1 year of relevant work experience 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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