Position: Fabrication Shop Supervisor
Location: Norfolk, VA
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!
*Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates welcome!
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fabrication Shop Supervisor to join our team in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for management of Continental Tide facilities, fabrication shop, personnel, and equipment. Desired applicants possess experience with NAVSEA welding, fitting and fabrication processes, as well as a strong work ethic, dedication, and aspiration to excel.
Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop Cost Estimates | Labor | Material | Outside Services
- Develop Daily Production Sked
- Monitor Physical Progress
- Work with SubKs as required
- Train welders and fitters to Continental Tide processes
- Work with Quality Program on welding procedures and process improvements and maintenance
- Provide Progress Reports to Continental Tide Leadership
- Maintains the Fabrication Ship in a high degree of cleanliness and organization status
- Develops a routine schedule for both Fabrication Shop Equipment maintenance
- Provide semi-annual report for improvements
- Routine Facility Tasking Support. POC for deliveries and returns, as well as assisting in tracking of gas bottles utilized for fabrication.
- Assist with facilities maintenance/ minor repair as required
- Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and company procedures & guidelines.
- Perform additional duties outside of your standard responsibilities as needed to support project completion.
Additional Requirements:
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree
- 7-10 years of direct experience with metal fabrication and a variety of machining equipment operation
- Ability to read and interpret shipboard installation drawings, installation specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is preferred.
- Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
- Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
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.
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.
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.
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.
“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.”
