Welder III

Continental Tide Defense Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Educational opportunities

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading defense engineering company is seeking a skilled Welder III in National City, CA. This position involves performing complex welding tasks for ship repair and maritime fabrication. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, selecting welding processes, and ensuring weld quality. Candidates should have a high school or trade school degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits, including educational opportunities and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years direct experience in ship repair and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings and specifications.
• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex welding tasks for ship repair and maritime fabrication projects.
• Interpret blueprints and select appropriate welding processes.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint interpretation

Leadership

Education

High school or trade school degree

Tools

Welding tools

OXY ACC & propane gas cutting torch

Job description

Company Overview

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader providing engineering and industrial services to U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. Our culture values employee voice, growth, and the opportunity to develop new skills in a fast‑paced, challenging environment.

Position

Welder III

Location

National City, CA

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welder III to join our team in National City, CA. This position is responsible for performing complex welding tasks in support of ship repair and maritime fabrication projects, including structural and pipe welding, shipbuilding materials and techniques, and shipyard or maritime industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform welding processes to repair, modify, and install 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 the most effective welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations in accordance with 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.
• Estimate a drawing package / installation.
• Utilize SMAW, GMAW & GTAW, ship fitting and OXY ACC & propane gas cutting torch.
• Provide leadership to technical project teams, oversee scheduling and task execution, and deliver regular updates and briefings to customers and senior leadership.
• Perform additional duties outside of standard responsibilities as needed to support project completion.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• Minimum of 10 years 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 preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Must obtain base access and security credentials.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.
• Position open to U.S. citizens only due to export control regulations.
• Possess basic and advanced specialized welder's tools.
• Previous welding certifications or ability to obtain welding qualifications may be used in lieu of experience.
• Must understand, read, and communicate in English for job instructions, safety information, and team communication.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Wear various types of PPE (hearing, eye, head, and hand protection) as required.
• Work on varied surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Required visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
• Must 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 duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of the employee or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility, and personal growth. Competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, employee benefit options, and a 401(k) plan with company match are provided.

EEO Statement

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

Contractor and Subcontractor Statement

“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.”