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Vigor, LLC

Welder - Hiring Now

Portland, OR · On-site

$35.65/hr

Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Assists with and/or performs ... Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35.33/hr

Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ... Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Seattle, WA · On-site

$35.33/hr

Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ... Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection ...

Inch & Co.

Lead Welder

Huntingdon, PA

$15 - $19.75/hr

Enforce welding-specific safety practices (fire watch, ventilation, PPE, hot work permits) * Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment, flagging service/replacement needs Qualifications Required ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Hiring Now

Portland, OR · On-site

$35.65/hr

Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Assists with and/or performs ... Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection ...

Vigor, LLC

Welder - Manufacturing

Portland, OR · On-site

$35.65/hr

Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Trains and assists with ... Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection ...

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What are the main responsibilities and safety protocols for a temporary welding fire watch on a job site?

As a Temporary Welding Fire Watch, your primary responsibility is to monitor welding areas for potential fire hazards during and after welding operations. You'll be tasked with identifying and extinguishing small fires, ensuring flammable materials are removed, and maintaining a clear escape route. A key challenge is staying vigilant and focused, especially during long shifts or repetitive tasks. Fire Watch personnel must also be familiar with the location and proper use of fire extinguishers and communicate any hazards to the welding team and supervisors. Adhering to strict safety protocols and participating in safety briefings are essential parts of this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary welding fire watch, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Welding Fire Watch, you need a strong understanding of fire safety protocols, hazard recognition, and basic knowledge of welding operations, often supported by OSHA or site-specific safety training. Familiarity with fire extinguishers, detection equipment, and communication radios is typically required. Attention to detail, vigilance, and clear communication are essential soft skills for ensuring site safety and responding quickly to hazards. These skills and qualifications are crucial for preventing fires, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a safe work environment during welding activities.

What is a temporary welding fire watch?

Temporary Welding Fire Watch workers are individuals hired on a short-term basis to monitor welding, cutting, or other hot work activities to prevent fires. Their main responsibility is to observe the work area for any signs of fire, sparks, or unsafe conditions and to take immediate action if a fire starts. They are trained to use fire extinguishers and follow safety protocols, ensuring the workspace remains safe during and after hot work operations. This role is critical in industries like construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing where welding is common. Fire Watch workers also help enforce compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

What is the difference between Temporary Welding Fire Watch vs Temporary Welding Safety Observer?

AspectTemporary Welding Fire WatchTemporary Welding Safety Observer
CertificationsOSHA 10/30, Fire Watch CertificationOSHA 10/30, Safety Training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilities with weldingConstruction sites, industrial facilities with welding
Job FocusMonitoring for fire hazards during weldingMonitoring overall safety during welding activities

Both roles involve safety oversight in welding environments, but the Temporary Welding Fire Watch specifically focuses on preventing fires during welding operations, requiring fire watch certification. The Temporary Welding Safety Observer has a broader safety oversight role, not limited to fire prevention. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and workers ensure proper safety protocols are followed.

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Welder - Hiring Now

Vigor, LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

$35.65/hr

Full-time

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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: $35.65
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. Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.
  • 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.
  • Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for clean-up, bevel parts, etc.
  • Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW is a plus
  • 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. Assists with and/or performs basic 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, Associate 2 job duties and proficient in FCAW. 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, Associate 3 job duties, and proficient in FCAW. 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
  • Capable of passing GMAW weld test.
  • 2G, 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
  • Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joint
  • SMAW, FCAW, GTAW experience is helpful.
  • 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 handtools.
  • Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
  • Other: None

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
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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