Fitter Welder - Apprentice 1 - 104

Vigor Marine
$28.09 / hr
United States, Oregon, Portland
5555 North Channel Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 29, 2025
Description Who We Are Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visitvigor.net. HOURLY RATE:$28.09 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.