Shipfitter II and III

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 couldn't do anywhere else. Within our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees 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.

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. is actively seeking a motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented Shipfitter for our San Diego location.

Shipfitter

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• Shipfitter - The Shipfitter must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to assemble, modify, lay out, fabricate, repair and install plates, shapes and/or pipe to be used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship alteration and repair. The following is a list of typical work that a Shipfitter might be asked to perform:
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• Lays out work from written and verbal instructions. Employs appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on hulls of metal ships.
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• Manufactures and installs interior and exterior structural items.
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• Repairs and/or removes and replaces damaged ship structures and fittings. Understands and utilizes appropriate trade methods to create structural welds and fittings. Manufactures and installs parts and assemblies from templates.
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• Prepares surfaces for welding, burning, riveting and lays out for holes to be drilled utilizing miscellaneous hand, electric, and pneumatic tools. Measures with various precision instruments as required.
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• Coordinates and arranges for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions.
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Experience and Skills

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• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree
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• 5-8 years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment.
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• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is preferred.
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• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
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• Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials
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• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
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• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
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• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
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• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.
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Job Benefits
Benefits:

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses 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 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.

See all of our latest opportunities at www.continentaltide.com or follow us on our LinkedIn page at /company/continental-tide-defense-systems.

To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com.

"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."