Who We Are

Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and 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 our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.

Salary Range: $36.50 - 40.50

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Working in a team environment, set up and operate machines and machining centers to produce parts per the activity order’s requirements. The expectation of the employee will be to demonstrate an on-going proven performance in quality, throughput, attendance, punctuality, accuracy, good housekeeping skills and shop safety culture       

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Machine parts to print and within budget using shop equipment

 

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Has own basic tools such as test indicator, travel indicator, calipers, edge finder, dead blow hammer, scientific calculator, 123 blocks, combination square, machinist handbook, etc…

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

 

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

This person needs to be driven towards continual improvement. Can also mentor lower-level peers as needed.Practice and emphasize values and a culture that places the highest standard on workplace safety, housekeeping and quality of workmanship.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employeesAbility to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules, regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Has solid print reading skills and a strong knowledge of GD&T (i.e. positional tolerance, mmc, feature control frames, etc..).Has ability to set up and run complex jobs with little or no supervision on a variety of shop equipment.Has a solid working knowledge of speeds and feeds, tools/insert identification, appropriate use of cutting tools. Completely capable of establishing own speeds/feeds, depths of cut and adjusting them accordingly to maximize throughput.Thorough understanding of shop math (I.e. Calculate speeds/feeds, Pythagorean theorem, geometry, right angle trigonometry)Basic upkeep and preventative maintenance of the machine as required.Capable of overhead crane operations and rigging.Strong understanding of G and M codes. Can proofread, manipulate and edit programs as needed. Can hand write a moderately complex geometry part at the control using a print and a calculator.Appropriate care and use of most shop measuring equipment. Can independently inspect parts to print.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

5 years minimum experience

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands for this position require continual standing, walking and using fine motor skills for the operation of tools and machinery. Ability to lift, carry 60lbs. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Occasionally requires t twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces.Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work is performed inside a shop in which machines are continually running generating varying degrees of noise.Work may involve use of chemicals, coolants, greases, solvents, petroleum and vapors and fumes.Proper PPE will be provided as necessary.

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

 

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

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes: 

Medical

RX

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

LTD

STD

EAP

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)

10 paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides 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, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.