Technical Instructor (Marine Welding & Systems)

gTANGIBLE Corporation (gTC), www.gtangible.com, is an S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:

• National Security Programs


• Professional, Administrative, and Management Support


• Mission and Warfighter Support

We are a Small Business Administration certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is in the process of identifying candidates for the following position:


Requisition Type: Contingent


Position Status: Full-time


Position Title: Technical Instructor (Marine Welding & Systems)


Location: Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center


(MARMC), Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA


Security Clearance: Secret


Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instructional programs for technical courses in welding, brazing, and other ship fundamentals, ensuring all allotted time is used effectively.


• Ensure students receive high-quality education through effective in-class instruction, hands-on training, and up-to-date learning materials.


• Train students and shipboard personnel on safety requirements, standard maintenance procedures, and the use of tools and equipment.


• Develop and maintain classroom techniques that reflect professionalism, good discipline, and high motivation. Incorporate current, real-world examples into the teaching process.


• Administer, grade, and critique examinations; prepare and administer remedial assignments as needed.


• Submit written recommendations for curriculum updates to ensure consistency with the latest industry and naval standards.


• Examine and troubleshoot equipment to determine the extent of repairs, identify necessary materials, and estimate the time required for completion.


• Identify and resolve technical problems, providing recommendations to management for concurrence and approval.


• Be responsible for all personnel welding/brazing records, including qualifications, re-qualifications, quarterly updates, and exams.


• Ensure all safety requirements and practices are adhered to within the shop area.


• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Naval welding/brazing standards and instructions (e.g., Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), MILSTD-22D, MIL-STD-1689A, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, 074-AR-GIB-010/278, NAVSEA 0900-001-700, S9086-CH-STM-10/074 VOL 1&3, WP-278, WP-1698, BP-7000, MIL-STD-2035, T9074-AS-GIB-101/271).


• Conduct quarterly self-assessments and correct discrepancies found during official audits.


• Assist with the maintenance, utilization, and inventory of department tools and equipment.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent


• Experience: Ten (10) years of full-time, hands-on welding and brazing experience onboard naval vessels. Prior Military or shipyard experience is preferred.


• Mandatory Certifications:

1. Must be certified or be able to certify 6G P-73 and 4F/5F P-14 carbon steel (SMAW) weld tests.


2. Must be certified or be able to certify 4F/5F P-14 and 6G P-73 carbon and stainless (GTAW) weld tests.


3. Must be certified or be able to certify vertical and horizontal Grade III, IV, and V brazing tests.


4. Must be certified or be able to certify in welder and brazer Workmanship requirements.

• United States Citizen.


• Active Secret Clearance.


• U.S. Navy Veteran is a significant plus

Physical requirements for efficient navigation aboard US Navy ships

• Contractors under the Production Department (C900) must possess the physical stamina to walk continuously for extended periods of time without experiencing significant fatigue. This includes traversing across inclined or uneven surfaces, through/into crowded/confined areas/spaces, up and down ladders/stairs, and in areas of varying environmental qualities.


• Contractors under the Production Department (C900) must possess adequate upper and lower-body strength necessary to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps. The contractor should possess the physical strength, agility, endurance, and mental constitution required to work aloft (as required). This may require the contractor perform work over the side of a ship's hull, on the mast, or in areas on the superstructure and at a height that requires the use of a safety harness. This upper and lower body strength and endurance should also be sufficient for the contractor to hand-carry necessary tools, parts, materials, and equipment through narrow passageways, up and down ladders, and into/out of confined spaces.


• Ability to work in confined, poorly lit, or poorly ventilated spaces, both indoors and outdoors, while enduring exposure to high temperatures, noise, and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.


• Comfortable with climbing narrow vertical ladders or stagings, often while carrying tools and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.