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Fitter Welder - Apprentice 1 (104)

Vigor, LLC
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
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, visitvigor.net.

HOURLY RATE:$29.11

POSITION SUMMARY: Welding Apprentice

Education And/Or Experience

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • A recent Community College Certificate in at least one form of welding, or proof of completion of Beginning Welding Classes
  • Willingness to learn more than just welding
  • Ability to work a daytime shift during the weekdays
  • Ability to work overtime as needed

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Must be committed to Safety First objectives
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties
  • Be fit for a respirator
  • Work overtime as needed to meet production demands

Physical Demands

  • Carry up to 65 pounds continually and up to 75 pounds occasionally
  • Constantly climb stairs and ladders, up to 200 rungs/steps per hour
  • Work from one position, seated for 45 minutes, or standing for 2 hours at a time
  • Walk to, from and between assigned work areas throughout scheduled shift
  • Bend, twist, kneel, and reach constantly

Work Environment

  • Endure noise, fumes, dust and inclement weather
  • Access confined spaces

Must join the Boilermakers Union within 30 days of starting the program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Salary : $29

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