Field Machinist - Swing Shift

Description

Who We Are

Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. Vigor … Industrial Evolution. For more information, visit  vigor.net .

HOURLY RATE : $39.87

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position handles the precision machining, mechanical maintenance, occasional emergent repair of ships, and, at times, yard mechanical maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

(Demonstrates a high level of mechanical ability and shows journey level proficiency in multiple of these areas.)

• Must have knowledge of field machining.
• Proficient with setting up and operating a boring bar, and a portable milling machine.
• 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 milling machine, drill press, engine lathe, and vertical / horizontal boring mills.
• Operate a lathe to grind, file, or turn parts down to dimensional specifications needed.
• 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.

Shows Proficiency in working with some of the following items :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth :  We seek the truth, and we speak the truth

Responsibility :  We act on what we know is right

Evolution : We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world

Love :  We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.