Machinist 1 - Vigor Machine

Company:  Vigor
Location: Portland
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)
  • Achieves and maintains productivity standards, follows all safety guidelines, and maintains acceptable dependability level.
  • Performs routine maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning.
  • Has complete understanding of GD&T and how to apply it. Able to take critical measurements and reverse engineer parts from sample.
  • Has Journeyman level knowledge of manual lathes, manual mills, horizontal boring Lathe, CNC mill and CNC lathe.
  • Has journeyman level knowledge of speeds and feeds, tools/insert identification, appropriate use of cutting tools. Completely capable of establishing own speeds/feeds, depths of cut and adjusting them accordingly to maximize throughput.
  • Appropriate care and use of most shop measuring equipment. Can independently inspect parts to print using standard shop measuring tools: Micrometers inside, outside, and depth, Vernier scales, calipers, scales and tape measures, dial/test indicators, protractors, height gage.
  • Knowledge of rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations. Need to be able to lift heavy objects, physically manipulate objects with tools as needed utilizing cranes and other equipment to complete tasks in your daily job duties as projects require.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILTIIES:
  • Practice and emphasize values and a culture that places the highest standard on workplace safety, housekeeping and quality of workmanship.
  • Adaptive to shop needs as they change.
  • Able to communicate clearly written and oral.
  • Be able to work in a team environment or independently as needed.
  • Able to perform complex work with minimal direction needed. Can independently overcome most obstacles.
  • Works with a purpose and is actively engaged in the work they are doing.
  • Willing to work in all environments as needed.
  • Ability to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue.
  • Strong understanding of how things work, how they break and how to fix or build new.
  • Work is consistently in tolerance, deburred, cleaned, and free of defects of any nature when they leave this person's area.
  • Regularly exceeds time expectations and is at or below budget.
  • Has the ability to train/ mentor lower-level peers and is a positive role model to others.
  • Understands that the job is not complete until the jobsite is cleaned up and the paperwork is complete.
  • Always wears proper PPE. If they see a safety issue, they own it. They have a "clean as you go" mentality.
  • Has a strong drive for continuous improvement and making the shop better.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
5+ years' experience required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands for this position require continual standing, walking and using fine motor skills for the operation of tools and machinery.
  • Ability to lift, carry 60Lbs. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Occasionally requires twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The work is performed inside a shop and outside in the elements.
  • The work is performed around industrial equipment generating varying degrees of noise.
  • Work may involve use of chemicals, coolants, greases, solvents, petroleum, vapors and fumes.
  • Proper PPE will be provided as necessary.
  • This position may require occasional travel within the greater metropolitan area. Unless approved by the General Manager in advance, mileage accrued within this expected work areas will not be eligible for reimbursement but will be in alignment with Vigor's reimbursement policy.

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 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.
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