Machinist/Metrology Tech I

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: $43.50

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

This position handles the metrology requirements of the Machine shop Shipyard and other fabrication facilities using Faro Laser Trackers and Portable CMMs (currently about 25% of the time), but duties may increase to include measuring positions and flatness of foundations on vessels and supporting the setup of line boring portable milling equipment. When not surveying, this position spends the remainder of the time supporting the shop by operating Manual and CNC Mills/Lathes, reverse engineering components, and performing general shop duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate standard machine shop equipment (Mills, lathes, etc.).
• Operate manual mills and lathes.
• Manufacture parts from both engineered drawings and sample parts.
• Inspect and report dimensional features as required.
• Reverse engineer - shafts, flanges, bushings, etc., that come off the ship and provide sketches for the team to manufacture to.
• Support the shipyard and Fabrication facilities with Metrology support as required.
• This role at times requires the individual to work in areas considered hazardous, both on land and aboard ships during active production hours where welding, grinding, blasting, and other work are being performed, regardless of weather conditions.
• This role directly supports live production and installation activities where delays, errors, or misalignment can impact multiple trades simultaneously.
• The Machinist Metrologist will be responsible for gathering data using various equipment, including laser trackers and Portable CMMs.
• Tasks range from setting modules or equipment, checking flatness, and creating deviation reports.
• This position may require facilitating and directing others to accomplish the task at hand to achieve correct position of machinery, fabricated components, etc.
• This often results in continuous work that can extend past your scheduled shift and into overtime.
• This role involves supporting multiple facilities in the Portland Metro Area when providing metrology support; however, travel is an expected part of the role and can vary in frequency.
• Most travel will be within a few hundred miles, but there may be occasions where nationwide travel is required.
• Carry heavy equipment for long periods of time, including up and down flights of stairs and in and out of confined spaces/tanks.
• Frequent work in noisy, hot, dirty, and visually obstructed environments where equipment protection, personal safety, and situational awareness are critical.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Years experience operating Faro Laser and Tracker Arms, preferably on large fabricated structures.
• 3 Years experience using Metrology software (Spatial Analyzer preferred).
• 3 Years CNC & Manual Machining experience.
• Ability to select correct cutting tools and calculate appropriate cutting speeds/feeds.
• Line boring portable milling experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of print reading and interpreting of GD&T - ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to accurately use precision measuring tools (Micrometers, Indicators, etc.).
• Ability to make real-time decisions with incomplete data and communicate risk tolerance and intent clearly to supervisors and crafts.
• Ability to clearly direct multiple crafts (fitters, welders, rigging, QA) during time-critical alignment and placement operations.
• Ability to perform and thrive under pressure in a very fast-moving Fabrication/Construction environment.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling, grasping, fingering, feeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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 a 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 Vigors 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.