Rigger AS2 - 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: $34.27

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position handles the maintenance and emergent repair of ships that specializes in rigging operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Demonstrates strong ability to understand safe rigging practice and will work towards learning the below. Has willingness to learn and adapt.)

This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft or a multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures
• Takes direction and requires limited guidance to conduct assignment.
• Assembles and disassembles sheaves, blocks, shackles, and booms.
• Pulls and renews all of the working and standing rigging.
• Recertifies davits and lifeboat complete.
• Tests cargo gear, which includes setting different angles and weight testing of all types.
• Rolls ships propellers and handling such items as shafts and rudders at maximum load limits with hoisting equipment.
• Assists in replacing defective parts on equipment using rigging to remove and install.
• Move machines and equipment, using chain hoists, and comb-a-longs.
• Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment.
• Move machinery and sets equipment, using chain hoists, dollies, carts, rollers, and fork trucks.
• Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Have the ability to work at heights.
• Have the ability to work in confined spaces.
• Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
• Reads and understands blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Understand basic hand tools (i.e., wrenches, rachets/sockets and porta-powers).

Knowledge in working with one of the following items but not required:

• Knowledge of shipboard machinery or similar. ( anchor chain, anchor windlass, cranes, and sheave blocks.)
• Communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to perform metric conversions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Shackles and wire rope slings - size, capacity and use.
• Block and tackle - assembly, capacity and use.
• Come-A-Longs and Air Tuggers - capacity and use.
• Crane Signals.
• Possesses knowledge of mobile crane operations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED, or greater.
• 2-3 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proven skills: Work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Continually
• Walking: Frequently
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling/Crawling: Rarely
• Stooping: Rarely
• Twisting: Knees: Rarely, Waist: Occasionally, Neck: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls): Occasionally
• Reaching: Overhead: Occasionally
• Handling/Grasping: Frequently
• Fingering/Feeling: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: (Average) applies 25 pounds of force frequently,
• Lifting/Carrying: (Average) Carries weights of up to 35 pounds (including small toolbox, individual tools, machine parts)
• Other physical demands: May need to contort entire body to reach all areas.
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Continually
• Vision: Continually, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision to judge distance/ spatial relationships), Field of Vision (if required to observe a large field of vision while keeping eye fixed on a given point for job performance or safety). Must have normal field of vision in order to safely navigate around machine shop area and on-board ship.
• Smell: Helpful in detecting fire.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts either verbally or via hand signals with others to coordinate work effort and ensure safety.
• Works in group or independently: Frequently works with others in groups of 2 or 3, either moving objects or coordinating load lift with crane operator.
• Repetitive work: Work varies throughout the day.
• Attention to detail: Must be attentive to how knots are tied, and how other fastenings are prepared in order to ensure loads can be safely lifted.
• Flexibility: Assigned duties vary on a daily basis.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Coordinates rigging with co-workers using line of sight communication.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors: Frequently inside ship.
• Works outdoors: Frequently exposed to all types of Oregon weather.
• Safety equipment required: Must wear hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, whistle and safety harness, leather shoes/boots.
• Other Exposures: May be exposed to smoke, fumes, free silica, asbestos, oil, grease, paint, and heavy metals.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses flashlight, whistle, come-a-long, chain fall, shackles, rope, wire and synthetic line, plate clamp, mooring lines, block and tackle (all configurations), air tuggers, pilot ladders, bicycles, forklifts, cherry pickers, and pickup trucks.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.

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.