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Ship Fitters 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 company. Our creative, flexible style allows for individual solutions to unique customer needs. We are equally comfortable responding to an emergency repair job as we are executing a multi-year maintenance agree- ment. With West Coast-wide operations, Vigor Marine’s projects range from voyage repair to complex dry-dock- ings.

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-responsible manner.

Vigor facilities are located in Everett, Bremerton, Tacoma and Port Angeles, WA; Portland, OR; and Alameda and

San Diego, CA.

We are looking for Ship Fitters and Combo Welders at our

Tacoma, WA yard: (Must have the ability to perform the essential 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 environmen- tal measures •Performs maintenance, pre-testing, and repair to ensure the structural integrity •Responsible for basic layout of new or old parts to accomplish fitting task according to marine standards •Performs welding, scrapping, burning and grinding as required •Performs, bull rigging as required •Basic knowledge of testing a tank. •Ability to do general cutting, scrapping, burning, and cleanup. •Carbon arc gouging for cleanup and weld preparation •Wire welding - certifiable in 11018 and/or dual shield (will be tested prior to job offer) •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 measure- ments. •Ability to communicate effectively as required 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 stand- ing 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 production demands

Excellent Union Wages and Benefits. You do not need to be a member of the Boilermaker Union to apply, but if you are hired you will have 30 days to join.

Request an Application:

Call the Job Hotline application – 877-778-6729 and fol- low the instructions

Email – [email protected] and follow the return instructions

We welcome qualified applicants from diverse back- grounds.

Vigor Marine is an affirmative action employer and drug free work environment.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. *Vigor - Definition vig•or (v gg?r) •vitality: great physical or mental strength and energy •intensity: intensity or forcefulness in the way something is done •ability to grow: the ability to survive, grow, and thrive synonyms: stamina, staying power, strength

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