Scaffold Erector/Carpenter - Journey Level (Swing Shift)

Location: Portland, OR, United States

Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025

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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 five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases, at historic shipyards, and the home of the Alaskan Marine Highway System, our 2,500 dedicated employees across five 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: $35.29

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. Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety measures.
• Consistently exceeds Journeyman criteria.
• Responsible for assembling staging as directed.
• Responsible for all phases of scaffolding, shoring, and stair tower building.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints.
• Researches and suggests written comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs).
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Responsible for installation of various types of insulation.
• Reads blueprints and performs layout work.
• Performs joiner work and installs marine panels, ceiling systems, doors, and jams.
• 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 read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Working knowledge of the following processes:

• Fiberglass repair procedures
• Building pudding blocks
• Putting up blast protection
• Installation and repair of furniture and fixtures

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Journey Level Support

Demonstrated proficiency in 1 of the support groupings and knowledge of a core/main ship repair area (1 certification or equivalent) OR demonstrated proficiency of 2 support services areas. Requires some supervision to perform more complex jobs/tasks but is able to perform majority of job duties independently, with minimal supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Four-hour fire watch certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Crouching, Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls), Reaching, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, and Lifting/Carrying,

Talking, Hearing, Vision, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet of 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), and Smell.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Interaction/communication with others, continually interacts with others to coordinate work effort and ensure safety.
• Works alone/independently, frequently works in the company of others while performing construction tasks.
• Directs/supervises others, not required.
• Repetitive work, Work consists of performing simple tasks, i.e., lifting/pulling construction materials throughout the day.
• Attention to detail, must carefully use power tools to prevent harm to self or others. Must observe surrounding area while lowering supplies.
• Flexibility, Plan of action changes in the course of the day.
• Other mental/psychological demands, none.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors, frequently works indoors, inside ship.
• Works outdoors, frequently works outdoors constructing scaffolding for other employees.
• Safety equipment required, uses hard hat, eye protection, safety harness, hearing protection, respirator.
• Other Exposures, May be exposed to smoke, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, oil, grease, and heights.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles, Table saw, band saw, planer, jointer, wood lathe, drill press, sanders, tape measure, overhead crane, forklift, miscellaneous hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.).
• Required hygiene standards, Per company standards.

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

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.

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