Welder III

Continental Tide Defense Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Tide Defense Systems is seeking a highly skilled Welder III in Norfolk, VA. This role focuses on complex welding tasks for ship repair and maritime fabrication, with a need for strong pipe and structural welds in shipyard environments.

The candidate will read blueprints, select appropriate welding processes, and ensure weld quality to NAVSEA and AWS standards, supporting Navy and commercial maritime projects.

Qualifications

• HSD or equivalent required.
• Experience reading ship installation drawings and NAVSEA standards preferred.
• Proficient in welding across multiple positions and thicknesses.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex welding tasks for ship repair and maritime fabrication.
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to select welding processes.
• Weld various pipes, structures, foundations, and fittings in shop and shipboard environments.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to NAVSEA, ABS & AWS standards.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Shipyard experience

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

OXY-ACETYLENE

Ship Fitting

Job description

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. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. In our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we’re looking for 'the best at what they do to join our team and help us grow in new ways!

Position: Welder III

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Overview

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

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with 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 required welding filler materials, joint design, heat ranges and most effective or required 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 repairs 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 the following: SMAW, GMAW & GTAW, Ship Fitting and OXY ACC & Propane GAS Cutting torch.
• Provides leadership to technical project teams, oversees scheduling and task execution, and delivers regular updates and briefings to both customers and/or senior leadership.
• Perform additional duties outside of your standard responsibilities as needed to support project completion.

Requirements

• Must possess a REAL ID or U.S. Passport.
• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• Target of 10 years plus 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 is preferred.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess basic and some advanced specialized welder's tools.
• Previous welding certifications or ability to obtain welding qualifications may be used in lieu of experience.
• Must be able to understand, read, and communicate in English as required for job instructions, safety information, and team communication.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

$29.31 - $43.97

Benefits

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Continental Tides Defense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”.

“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.”