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Structural Welders and Combo

Welders

Job Location: USA, Tacoma, WA

Vigor Marine is one of seven companies in the Vigor Industrial family. We are a fast paced, highly successful ship repair com- pany. Our creative, flexible style allows for individual solutions to unique customer needs. We are equally comfortable re- sponding to an emergency repair job as we are executing a multi-year maintenance agreement. With West Coast-wide opera- tions, Vigor Marine’s projects range from voyage repair to complex dry-dockings.

Vigor Industrial LLC is a thriving West Coast provider of innovative industrial services with services that range from ship repair to specialty coatings to water treatment. Our dynamic operations are united by a focus on quality craftsmanship, respect for each individual, and dedication to the task at hand. Vigor Industrial is committed to work- ing in a safe and environmentally-responsi- ble manner. Vigor facilities are located in

Everett, Bremerton, Tacoma and Port An- geles, WA; Portland, OR; and Alameda and

San Diego, CA.

We are looking for Structural Welders and

Combo Welders at our Tacoma, WA yard: (Must have the ability to perform the es- sential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.) •Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures •Wire welding – must be able to pass a

FCAW 3G and 4G with 052 wire prior to job offer •Performs maintenance, pre-testing, and repair to ensure the structural integrity •Performs welding, scrapping, burning and grinding as required •Ability to do general cutting, scrapping, burning, and cleanup •Carbon arc gouging for cleanup and weld preparation •Ability to read blueprints and/or sketches, recognizing welding symbols. •Ability to multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in metric and decimal conversions and measurements •Ability to communicate effectively as re- quired for the position

Minimum Work Environment Requirements: •Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties •Be fit for a respirator •Carry up to 65 pounds continually, and up to 75 pounds occasionally •Constantly climb stairs and ladders, up to 200 rungs/steps per hour •Performs sustained work at various heights, including, but not limited to 100 feet •Access confined spaces •Work from one position, seated for 45 minutes, or standing for 2 hours at a time •Walk to, from and between assigned work areas through out scheduled shift •Bend, twist, kneel, and reach constantly •Endure noise, fumes, dust and inclement weather •Work overtime as needed to meet pro- duction demands

Excellent Union Wages and Benefits. You do not need to be a member of the Boiler- maker Union to apply, but if you are hired

Founded in 1891, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the nation’s oldest and finest co-ed maritime college. The

Academy prepares young women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. Our graduates have been at the very top of seagoing, engineering, environ- mental, and international business professions.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FT, Tenure-Track Marine Transportation Faculty

Vice President of Advancement

Simulator Technician Staff Assistant,

Information Technology Maintainer II

The Academy is located in Buzzards Bay at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal and is a special mission college within the

Massachusetts university college system.

For information about this positions and how to apply, visit the employment quick link on our web page at www.maritime.edu.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an AA/EEO employer.

Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME

ACADEMY