Carpenter Associate 1

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. 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.
• Responsible for assembling staging as directed.
• Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements.
• Responsible for installation of various types of insulation.
• Reads blueprints and performs layout work.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED and studies that indicate basic skills in production, manufacturing or mechanical repair. Or any combination of education and directly applicable work experience and/or proven skills in the trade.

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.

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 ships.
• 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, fork lift, miscellaneous hand tools (hammer, screw driver, etc.).
• Required hygiene standards, per company standards.

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

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides 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.