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.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operates CNC Plasma/Flame burn table with milling spindle produce plate parts to customer specifications.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSABILITIES:

Responsible for operation, simple maintenance and care of, Kinetic K5000 programmable burning machineDirect a crew in executing part cutting priority, communication with outside departments on progress.Able to read and interpret part detail drawings as well as check all part features after cutting.Lay-out, cut to correct size, select the proper materials from stock, and be efficient and economical.  Keep accurate record of material cuts.Perform other tasks within personal skill and ability within the prefab dept. as neededPrefer Kinetic experience but will consider other burning machine experience

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 6-10 employees

 

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employeesAbility to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on projects.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches and transferring this information for layout work on the plate to be burned. Ability to learn and read and understand CNC codes.Hold functional knowledge of types, sizes, and grades of material and capable of maintaining material inventory and good record keeping.Full knowledge of safety precautions, gas pressures, burning tips, etc., related to material thickness and applications.Capable of crane operations and rigging of plate and structural steel.Strong math capabilities including calculating material weights.Understanding of decimal equivalents of fractions, can convert fractions to decimals, can convert inches to millimeters and millimeters to inches

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

5 years of experience with Kinetic burning machines OR Peddinghaus beam line equipment but will consider other burning machine experience.CNC programming experience preferred.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Ability to lift, carry 60Lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.Capable of climbing stepping up onto burn table and up ladder to material trailers.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

 

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 provide 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.