Welder III

Welder III – Continental Tide Defense Systems

Join Continental Tide Defense Systems, a leading provider of engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welder III to join our team in San Diego, CA
. 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.

• 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 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 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 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, OXY ACC & Propane GAS Cutting torch.
• Provide leadership to technical project teams, oversee scheduling and task execution, and deliver regular updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Perform additional duties outside standard responsibilities as needed to support project completion.

• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• 10+ years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of HM&E systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, 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 up to 75% within and outside the continental United States may be required.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.
• 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.

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Visiting project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear PPE such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on various surfaces, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Requires sufficient 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 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…