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Overview

The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world, with regional offices in San Diego, CA and Chesapeake, VA. The role involves supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines as part of the Alteration Installation Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret specifications and shipboard installation drawings.
  • Use ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair various products.
  • Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys.
  • Perform thermal cutting and grinding.
  • Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
  • Organize and schedule welding jobs to ensure on-time completion.
  • Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools.
  • Work overtime upon management request.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of three to four years of applicable welding experience.
  • ASNT NDT Level III Certification preferred.
  • One other relevant technical certification or qualification preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand specifications and blueprints.
  • Supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification.
  • Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
  • Aloft/Climbing Certification.
  • Working in Confined Spaces Certification.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA.
  • May require travel to other shipyards in the USA and Navy ports outside the USA.
  • Must be a US Citizen eligible for security clearance.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in San Diego, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $37/hr median for welding jobs in San Diego, CA, whose middle half runs $33–$40/hr across 22 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 45% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in San Diego, CA

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