Shipfitter II and III

Ship fitter II and III

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 foster a culture where employees know their voice is heard and can grow in their roles.

• Ship fitter must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to assemble, modify, lay out, fabricate, repair and install plates, shapes and/or pipe used in ship alteration and repair.
• Lays out work from written and verbal instructions. Employs appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on hulls of metal ships.
• Manufactures and installs interior and exterior structural items.
• 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.
• Prepares surfaces for welding, burning, riveting and lays out for holes to be drilled using miscellaneous hand, electric, and pneumatic tools. Measures with various precision instruments as required.
• 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.

• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree.
• 5-8 years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (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.
• 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.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment with competitive wages, educational opportunities, employee benefit options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Continental Tide 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.