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Company Overview:
Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. We strive for a culture where employees are heard, can grow, learn, be challenged, and succeed. Local candidates will be considered; veteran and retired candidates are welcome.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welder III to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This position performs complex welding tasks in ship repair and maritime fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural and pipe welding, knowledge of shipbuilding materials and techniques, and experience in a shipyard or maritime industrial environment. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group, performing ship repair, modernization, and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects for U.S. Navy and commercial maritime clients. This role requires precision, efficiency, and a commitment to quality in both shop and shipboard environments.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform various welding processes to repair, modify and install pipes, structures, foundations and fittings for shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Fabricate and install fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Select welding filler materials, joint design, heat ranges and most effective welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW TWD.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness and adherence to NAVSEA, ABS & AWS standards.
• Install or repair equipment such as pipes, valves, floors and tank linings.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse basic metal segments, using processes such as flux-cored arc, carbon arc, etc.
• Weld multiple types, thicknesses & sizes of pipe, plate & bar material in horizontal, overhead and/or vertical positions.
• Document objective quality evidence to the requisite Continental Tide Forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to estimate a drawing package / installation.
• Utilize SMAW, GMAW & GTAW, Ship Fitting and OXY/ACET & Propane gas cutting torches.
• Provide leadership to technical project teams, oversee scheduling and task execution, and deliver regular updates to customers and senior leadership.

You may be required to perform additional duties outside of your standard responsibilities to support project completion.

Experience and Skills

• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• Target of 10+ years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of HM&E systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Must be able to obtain base access and security credentials.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Export control regulations restrict this role to U.S. citizens.
• Possess basic and some advanced welder tools.
• Previous welding certifications or ability to obtain welding qualifications may be used in lieu of experience.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to open-air environments, noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Site visits aboard ships and rigs, onshore and offshore.
• Must wear PPE as required (hearing, eye, head, and hand protection).
• Movement over varied surfaces with bending, crouching, and climbing on scaffolding or internal components.
• Exposure to sounds exceeding 100 decibels.
• Visual requirements for inspecting marine components, safe operation of tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting or standing.
• May operate machinery, power tools, or heavy equipment.
• Effective communication to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Must lift and carry 30 lbs. or more as required.

Job Benefits

Continental Tide offers a professional environment focused on teamwork, client success, and personal growth. Competitive wages, educational opportunities, benefit options, and a 401K plan with company match are available. Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify; U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. We encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Apply

To be considered, apply at www.continentaltide.com. See all opportunities at the same site or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.