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Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35.33/hr

HOURLY RATE: $35.33 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to ... Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Portland, OR · On-site

$31.30/hr

HOURLY RATE: $31.30 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to ... Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Portland, OR · On-site

$35.65/hr

HOURLY RATE: $35.65 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to ... Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Hiring Now

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35.33/hr

HOURLY RATE: $35.33 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to ... Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Hiring Now

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35.33/hr

HOURLY RATE: $35.33 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to ... Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ...

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How much do hourly welding fire watch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly welding fire watch in the United States is $25.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Welding Fire Watch vs Hourly Construction Fire Watch?

AspectHourly Welding Fire WatchHourly Construction Fire Watch
CertificationsOSHA 10/30, Fire Watch CertificationOSHA 10/30, Fire Watch Certification
Work EnvironmentWelding sites, industrial facilitiesConstruction sites, general construction areas
Industry UsageManufacturing, fabrication, industrial weldingBuilding, infrastructure, general construction

Both roles require similar certifications and are used in industrial and construction settings. The main difference lies in the work environment: Welding Fire Watch focuses on welding sites, while Construction Fire Watch covers broader construction areas. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and workers choose the right fire watch service for their specific needs.

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Welder - Manufacturing

Vigor, LLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

$35.33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

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 four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four 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, visit vigor.net.
HOURLY RATE: $35.33
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.
  • Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
  • Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
  • Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
  • Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for cleanup, bevel parts, etc.
  • Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
  • Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
  • Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
  • Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications
  • Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
  • Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
  • Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2-6 years relevant work experience.
  • Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Associate 2
Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with erecting and dismantling staging. Assists with and/or performs basic pipe bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
Associate 3
Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1 and Associate 2 job duties. Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
Associate 4
Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, and Associate 3 job duties. Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Welder - Certifiable in 11018, dual shield and SMAW.
  • Four-hour fire watch certification
  • HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling/grasping, fingering/feeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
  • Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
  • Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
  • Directs/supervises others: Not Required.
  • Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
  • Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
  • Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
  • Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
  • Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
  • Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
  • Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
  • Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
  • 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 truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:
Medical
RX
Dental
401(k)
Life
AD&D
Pension
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
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.

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