Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site calibration, installation, and maintenance of industrial weighing and material handling systems, including heavy-capacity scales
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electronic, and electrical system issues
• Safely operate company vehicles, tools, and heavy-capacity test equipment
• Accurately complete calibration test reports, work orders, safety documentation, and daily service logs
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding schedules, service status, and findings
• Assist mentors and participate in rotational after-hours on-call coverage as required
• Identify customer challenges and promote appropriate products and services; collaborate on lead generation and service quotes
• Travel locally or regionally to customer sites to provide on-site service and support

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, PLCs, or a similar technical field
• Strong mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Prior experience servicing industrial scales or measurement equipment
• Field service or customer-facing technical support experience
• Experience working with industrial or material-handling environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid training and professional development
• Company vehicle and gas card provided

Description

We are seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager to lead frontline production teams supporting the assembly of the 787 Dreamliner at our South Carolina facility in North Charleston.

In this role, you will oversee manufacturing operations, lead production teams, and ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets are met within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production challenges, improve efficiency, and maintain high manufacturing standards.

This position plays a critical role in developing team members, driving operational performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise frontline manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Execute daily production plans to support aircraft assembly operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production targets are consistently achieved.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Coach and develop employees to improve performance and technical capability.
• Monitor production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Maintain a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a formal or informal supervisory role.
• Experience leading teams in a structured production environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work variable shifts based on operational needs.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience (Final Assembly, Structures, Interiors, or Flight Test).
• Experience supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• FAA A&P Certification.

Description

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to support the maintenance and operational reliability of pipeline electrical systems. This role focuses on performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical and instrumentation equipment with minimal disruption to pipeline operations.

The Electrical Technician will independently troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety policies, operational procedures, and regulatory standards. This position also plays an important role in mentoring technicians, supporting regional operations, and ensuring electrical infrastructure operates safely and efficiently.

This role is primarily field based, supporting pipeline systems, tank farms, and associated electrical infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures while ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain required training, operator qualifications (OQ), and technical competencies necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and repair electrical systems to maintain optimal facility performance.
• Assist with complex maintenance tasks under guidance from senior technicians, specialists, or supervisors.
• Learn and operate advanced electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform maintenance according to company maintenance plans and document work activities in maintenance databases.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response activities.
• Provide recommendations for equipment replacement and assist with procurement and inventory management.
• Mentor and coach junior technicians and support workforce development.
• Ensure regional safety, reliability, and operational objectives are prioritized in daily work activities.
• Support project design reviews when required.
• Conduct equipment inspections and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed.
• Utilize computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office, Windows systems, spreadsheets, and email.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience
• Technical or vocational education in electrical or instrumentation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Valid driver's license with a strong driving record
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Additional 5+ years of experience supporting crude oil pipelines, tank farms, or energy delivery facilities
• Certified technical designation or electrical certification
• Electrical Journeyman license or participation in an accredited apprenticeship program
• Experience working with pumps, motors, actuators, switchgear, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control centers, and instrumentation
• Industrial HVAC/R experience

Description

Travel: Travel is an essential job requirement for this position. As a CSE, you will travel regularly throughout assigned region to customer accounts; your region is centered around Shreveport, LA and stretches approximately 2 hours in all directions. You must be available to provide service to customers during off hours as well as weekends, as necessary.

Description

Purchasing Manager

About the Role

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate, standardize, and improve purchasing procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Align purchasing activities with production schedules, inventory requirements, and operational priorities.
• Review and approve purchase orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, and on-time delivery; adjust the supplier base as needed.
• Develop and implement policies governing the inbound and outbound flow of materials.
• Lead and develop purchasing staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audits and regulatory requirements.
• Manage rejected material returns and negotiate rework, replacement, or cost recovery with suppliers.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Associate’s degree required; additional education in supply chain, business, or operations preferred.
• 5–7 years of purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting technical documents such as blueprints and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Background in supplier development or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Who You Are

• An organized, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in operational environments.
• Comfortable balancing short-term production needs with long-term supply strategy.
• Collaborative and capable of building strong vendor and internal relationships.
• Accountable, data-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

Our Mission & Values

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 (based on experience)
• Schedule: 5x8 or 4x10
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) with 4% match on 5% deferrals
  • Up to 5 weeks PTO
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid family and medical leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Safety shoe and eyewear reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events

Military Experience Welcome

• Army MOS: 92Y – Unit Supply Specialist
• Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
• Air Force AFSC: 2SOX1 – Supply Management
• Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist

Description

Marine Electrician I

Location: Norfolk, VA 23450

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.

Marine Electrician I

Continental Tide has an need for a Marine Electrician I who will be a key support to our Fleet Services Group. The location of this position is in Norfolk, VA. The Marine Electrician will be responsible for supporting shipboard operations by leveraging practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.

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

• Practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical system and equipment.
• Setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Perform on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Perform and/or verify mechanical alignments.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Assembles multi-pin connectors and fiber optic connections.

Experience and Skills:

• Must possess a high school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 1-3 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with shipboard electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, as well as motorized valve actuators, is essential
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization practices.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, and motorized valve actuators.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fiber optics, and integrated network systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification in relevant areas is a plus.

Security Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and Naval installations.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Travel 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.

Additional Information:

Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Years of Experience: At least 3 Years

Salary: 19.23 to 29.88

Level of Education: High School/GED

Starting Date: ASAP

FLSA Status*: Non Exempt

Description

• Weld various parts in different materials
• Conduct dimensional inspections of parts and check for quality requirements.
• Understand and interpret blue prints and technical drawings.
• Works with Operations and Weld Engineering to execute various types of projects.
• Grinding, sanding, and cutting (oxy fuel and hand plasma)
• Adhere to lean manufacturing initiatives, quality requirements, and safety programs.
• General welding and shop duties as needed

• Experience in welding of Carbon, Stainless, or High Alloy Steels
• Experience in FCAW and GMAW Spray Transfer.
• Experience welding thick to thin structural members
• Strong overall mechanical aptitude.
• HS diploma or equivalent

Description

The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site calibration, installation, and minor repair services for industrial weighing equipment, control systems, and related peripheral devices. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer equipment operates accurately, safely, and reliably while delivering a high level of customer service.

Technicians work independently or as part of a regional field service team and represent the organization professionally at customer sites.

• Perform on-site calibration, installation, and maintenance of industrial weighing and material handling systems, including heavy-capacity scales
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electronic, and electrical system issues
• Safely operate company vehicles, tools, and heavy-capacity test equipment
• Accurately complete calibration test reports, work orders, safety documentation, and daily service logs
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding schedules, service status, and findings
• Assist mentors and participate in rotational after-hours on-call coverage as required
• Identify customer challenges and promote appropriate products and services; collaborate on lead generation and service quotes
• Travel locally or regionally to customer sites to provide on-site service and support

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, PLCs, or a similar technical field
• Strong mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience servicing industrial scales or measurement equipment
• Field service or customer-facing technical support experience
• Experience working with industrial or material-handling environments

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid training and professional development
• Company vehicle and gas card provided

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