Laborer - Associate 4 - Day Shift

Cascade General
$35.28 / hr
United States, Oregon, Portland
5555 North Channel Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 30, 2025
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 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, visitvigor.net. HOURLY RANGE: $35.28 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. Performs transportation, cleaning, and fire watch duties supporting shipyard projects. Responsible for the maintenance and minor on-the-job repairs of all tools associated with the Laborers craft, i.e., needle guns, rattlers, etc. Performs general cleaning of the following: vessel, dock, sea valves, sea chest, chain locker and chains fore and aft peaks, void tanks, feed water tanks, aux. and main condenser, D.C. heater, portable air receiver, etc. Responsible for knowing the proper procedures for the mucking out of tanks and bilge's and for the pressure washing of tanks and bilges. Cleans for a gas free work area in way of hot work. Works in a team environment. Responsible for boiler and/or stack set up, pressure washing or steam cleaning. Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property. Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Communicates effectively. Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions. Ability to set up and monitor the operation of service pumps, i.e., keeping a pump from freezing, etc. Familiarity with the general layout of a vessel and its tanks, spaces, and other compartments. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED preferred. 3 years relevant work experience. Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience. Associate 1 Proficient in both Fire Watch and general clean up. Grinds pipe and structural steel under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. Pulls leads and/or cable as directed. May also perform Fire Watch related duties. To progress to the next level, they must have three (3) basic Ship Repair Skills and acquire three more. 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. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Four-hour fire watch certification; annual respirator certification HAZWOPER-First Response Awareness Level PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, Walking, Crouching, Kneeling/Crawling, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Leg/Foot Use, Reaching, Extension, Handling/Grasping, Fingering/Feeling, Pushing/Pulling, and Lifting/Carrying. Talking: Frequently, Hearing: Frequently, Vision: Near Acuity, Far Acuity, Depth Perception, Field of Vision and Smell. INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with coworkers while performing activities. Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other laborers/crafts people. Directs/supervises others: Not required. Repetitive work: Work frequently consists of performing similar tasks throughout the day. Attention to detail: Must perform tasks in a safe manner both for personal safety and safety of those around. Flexibility: Needs to be flexible depending on needs of other crafts people. Other mental/psychological demands: None. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works indoors: Frequently may be exposed to petroleum and petroleum by-products as well as grease, paint, fumes, dust, vibration, asbestos, free-silica, welding flash and noise. Works outdoors: Frequently exposed to all kinds of typical Oregon weather. Safety equipment required: Wears hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator for jobs that require it. Other Exposures: May be exposed to petroleum and petroleum by-products including grease, paint, fumes, dust, vibration, asbestos, free-silica, welding flash and noise. Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses jackhammer, high-pressure hose/gun, fire extinguisher, power/hand tools, air tools, mop, shovel, broom, come-a-long, needle gun, pump (up to 100#), welding lead, discharge hoses 1 1/2" x 50', utility knife, power tools, flashlight, and rope/synthetic line, etc. Required hygiene standards: Per company standards. Other: None. 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.