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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 multi-craft work crew. Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures. Consistently exceeds Journey Level criteria. Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property. According to manufacturers' specifications, disassembles and inspects for wear, damage and possible malfunction of ships mechanical equipment aboard vessel and in shop, including but not limited to gas, diesel, and steam engines, electrical motors and accessories including valving, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Opens and inspects/repair rudders and shafting which includes bearings and surfaces. Under supervision, removes and installs ship's propellers and shafts, using air and electrical chainfalls and various other equipment. Repairs and inspects pumps and mechanical seals. Repairs and inspects rudder, wheel, and shafting. Performs basic winch and windless repairs -- steam and hydraulic. Basic repair of evaporators. Tubing assembly and testing of condensers and heat exchanger. Diesel engine theory and repairs. 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. 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, 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. Ability to do percentages, metric and decimal conversions, multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in measurements,. Propulsion basics including variable pitch props. Pumps - types and mechanical seals. Steam systems. Underwater hull machinery, including bearings. Blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel and lube oil, and cooling. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school or GED or equivalent combination of 6-10years of education and directly applicable work and/or proven skills in the trade. Journey Level 1 Ship Repair Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill, but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Four-hour fire watch certification, must 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), Color Vision (if required to distinguish colors for job performance or safety), Field of Vision (if required to observ