Machinist jobs in Alaska

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

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Exceeds all Journey Level skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency on knee mills, drill presses, engine lathes, and vertical and horizontal boring mills.
• Possesses a high level of proficiency when reading and understanding blueprints and assembly drawings.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a high level of layout proficiency.
• High level of proficiency and application of machine shop math.
• Working knowledge of ship repair pertaining to the machine shop.
• Works with other crafts and their applied processes as it impacts the machine shop processes.
• Uses a recognized Journey Level toolbox in performing the job.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Incumbent performs similar work as the need arises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Reads and understands blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Working knowledge of shipboard machinery (i.e. valves and actuators, variety of pumps, gears and gear boxes, winches, heat exchangers, bearings and shafting, rudder systems, field machining) pertaining to machine shop repairs.
• Understand and demonstrate the use of all standard shop measuring tools: Micrometers inside, outside, and depth, Vernier scales and/or dial calipers, Rulers and tape measures, Indicators, Protractors, Vernier, linear, Firm joint and spring joint calipers inside and outside, Height gauges, Pi tapes, and Advanced ability in the use hand tools (i.e. files and types of files, hacksaws, wrenches, port-a powers, taps and dies).
• Attention to detail: Must accurately measure machine parts to within .001".

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred. 5-10 years relevant work experience. Proven skills, 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, REGISTRATIONS:

• HAZWOPER- First Responder Awareness Level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Continually
• Walking: Frequently
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling/Crawling: Rarely
• Stooping: Rarely
• Twisting: Knees: Rarely, Waist: Occasionally, Neck: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Leg/Foot Use (To repetitively operate machine controls): Occasionally, Reaching: Overhead: Occasionally
• Handling/Grasping: Frequently
• Fingering/Feeling: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: (Average) applies 25 pounds of force frequently, Lifting/Carrying: (Average) Carries weights of up to 20 pounds (including small tool box, individual tools, machine parts)
• Other physical demands: May need to contort entire body to reach all areas.

• Talking: Frequently.
• Hearing: Continually,
• Vision: Continually, Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), Far Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or 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). Must have normal field of vision in order to safely navigate around machine shop area and on board ship. Smell: Helpful in detecting fire.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently- communicates with others while discussing safety issues and works in process. Interprets directions, asks questions.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently- works independently in the presence of other machinists.
• Directs/supervises others: Not Required.
• Repetitive work: Work can be repetitious, depending upon machinery problems that develop.
• Flexibility: May need to change tasks depending upon priorities that develop over the course of the day.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Works with fine tolerance that may be difficult to achieve.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors: Continually- works in a warehouse machine shop setting that is heated but not air conditioned.
• Works outdoors: Occasionally- walks to and on board ship.
• Safety equipment required: Hard hat, eye and ear protection, respirator, no loose clothing, must wear leather shoes/work boots.
• Other Exposures: May be exposed to acids, de-greasing cleaners, paints, solvents, oil, grease, liquid steel/putty, oil vapors, petroleum, caustics, fumes, noise, raw sewage, and asbestos.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses hand and power tools, wrenches, hoists, machine tooling equipment such as boring, grinding, tapping, lathe, and drilling equipment. Uses micrometers/dial indicators and other measuring instruments. Chainfalls, knee mills, radial arm drill press, upright drill press, overhead cranes (pendant controlled), portable machining equipment, come-a-longs, port-a-power, cut off saws.
• 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.