INTERNAL INFORMATION

Job Title: Production Planner

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a driven and forward-thinking Production Planner to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time completion of customer orders using ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions).
• Coordinate the release, dispatch, and tracking of production work orders; follow up on urgent jobs and reschedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors, sales, and engineering teams to align schedules, address change notices (ECNs), and resolve delivery or production issues.
• Monitor inventory levels, requisition parts, and expedite materials between departments to support workflow and shipping timelines.
• Prioritize items for inspection and ensure alignment with shipping deadlines.
• Schedule shipments with freight, air, and ground carriers; prepare and verify documentation for defense compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR).
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and generate performance or logistics reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support planning, logistics, and production control operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Global Shop Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory control, shipping/receiving procedures, and production workflows.
• Experience working with defense industry requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and DFARS compliance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments including Production, Sales, Quality, and Procurement..
• Experience with preparing shipping documentation, coordinating freight/logistics, and maintaining accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Ability to read blueprints required.

Related Military Job Codes (HR USE):

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 51C – Acquisition, Logistics & Technology NCO
• Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
• Air Force AFSC: 3E6X1 – Operations Management
• Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist

Competitive pay based on experience.

What We Offer:

• 401k-4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense 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. 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.

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced and skilled Shipfitter for our Norfolk, VA office. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repair, modernization and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in structural fitting, blueprint reading, and fabrication work in a shipyard environment. Candidates must be safety-conscious, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Essential Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to assemble, modify, lay out, fabricate, repair, and install plates, shapes, and/or pipe as part of a structural assembly in ship alteration and repair.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit structural metal parts according to blueprints and specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble metal parts using tools such as welding equipment, torches, grinders, and cutting tools.
• Interpret ship construction drawings and technical specifications to guide fabrication and installation.
• Perform tack welding and assist certified welders as needed, ensuring proper alignment and fit-up of structural components per project requirements.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications and adherence to safety and environmental compliance standards.
• Employ appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on metal hulls, including precise fitting and securing of components.
• Manufacture and install interior and exterior structural items, such as bulkheads, foundations, and framing systems.
• Repair, remove, and/or replace damaged ship structures and fittings, creating structural welds and fittings as needed.
• Manufacture and install parts and assemblies from templates, ensuring accuracy and fit.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, burning, and riveting; lay out holes for drilling using various hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
• Measure and verify dimensions using precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Coordinate and arrange for the work of multiple trades based on technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, and written or oral instructions.

Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years of marine or industrial ship fitting experience required
• Proficient in blueprint reading and layout techniques
• Familiarity with welding, burning, and cutting tools
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Secret clearance
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; must be able to consistently report to work on time

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
• Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
• Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list
• Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures & weather conditions

Licenses/Certifications Preferred But Not Required:

• Weld Certification
• Ultrasonic Impact Testing Treatment (UIT Treatment) - certification
• Carbon steel certification
• Passing grade on breaking test
• Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding (manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld)
• Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) (a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process)
• Tack Welding via the welding school
• Preferred tack welding certification
• Preferred SMAW and FCAW or FCA certifications

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.

Additional Information:

FLSA Status*: Non Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

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 wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. 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.

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced and skilled Welder II for our Norfolk, VA office beginning on or around June 2nd. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repair, modernization and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects.

Duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Knowledgeable in joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Fabricate and install fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Must be able to select required welding filler materials, joint design, heat ranges and most effective or required welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW TWD.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness and adherence to NAVSEA, ABS & AWS standards. Installs or repairs equipment, such as pipes, valves, floors and tank linings.
• Leads technical project teams, schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
• Experience in SMAW, GMAW & GTAW, Ship Fitting and OXY ACC & Propane GAS Cutting torch.
• Able to weld multiple types, thicknesses & sizes of pipe, plate & bar material in horizontal, overhead and/or vertical positions.

Experience and Skills:

• Must possess a high school, trade or vocational school degree
• 5-10 years of 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 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 of the US
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; must be able to consistently report to work on time
• Possess basic and some advanced specialized welder's tools

Additional Information:

Salary: 22.28 to 32.64

FLSA Status*: Non Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia; San Diego, CA; Bremerton, WA and Norfolk, VA. We specialize in providing engineering and industrial services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense 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. 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. Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company! We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

Continental Tide is searching for skilled Marine Electricians III for our Fleet Services for our Fleet Services in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group performing various ship repairs, modernization and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects.

Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications
• Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.
• Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment and troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions.
• Performing component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide most cost effective recommendation for completing repairs. Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments. Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Inspects and tests electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices
• Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.
• Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.

Experience and Skills:

Requirements include:

• *******Must be Copper Connector Certified & possess fiber optic experience*******
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, motorized valve actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics and integrated network system experience
• Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Possess possess NAVSEA Cableway and Connectorization Certifications.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Will read, interpret, and understand simple schematics and blueprints.
• Repair and replace cables and connectors.
• Work involves participating in the installation and maintenance of AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting, and alarm circuits.
• Applicant must be familiar with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and must be able to obtain DBIDS and be able to access local shipyards and US Navy bases.
• Must possess basic hand tools.
• Candidate must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist
• Must be able 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.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified in 'Multi-pin' Connectors IAW MIL-STD-20035A (SA)*
• Certified in Fiber Optic: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC*
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Marine Electrician with 3 or more years of previous supervisory responsibilities*
• Experience with maintaining budgets and material Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and military vessels
• Must be familiar with NAVSEA Standard Item requirements
• Currently certified to accomplish wire way inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items
• Microsoft Office knowledge is a plus
• Identify and make recommendation to shop superintendent regarding problem areas in contract work items
• Overhaul A.C. & D.C systems. Power generation, distribution and users
• Laying out of wire ways
• Pulling and splicing wires
• Circuit Labeling
• Installation and hook up of lighting fixtures
• Circuit testing and troubleshooting
• Writing simple purchase requisitions for purchase department
• Instructing helpers, apprentices, or less skillful electricians
• Take and record motor and generator thrust, clearance, and alignment measures
• Ability to identify materials and parts required for job performance
• Selection of substitute electrical components
• Ability to foresee problems, write reports and give suggestions for solving those issues

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.

Additional Information:

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Years of Experience: More than 5 Years

Salary: 29.31 to 43.97

FLSA Status*: Non Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular