Technical Instructor (Marine Welding & Systems)
Job Location:
Norfolk, MA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is contingent upon contract award anticipated for September 2026.
Typical Responsibilities: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
- 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 NAVSEAS9086-CH-STM-010/074 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.
Typical Physical Activity:Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion traversing shipboard environments (e.g. confined spaces ladders hatches) or vision.
Typical Pay Range:The anticipated pay for this position in the identified location(s) is $28.53/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education qualifications and experience. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and will additionally receive $5.09/hour in health and welfare benefits.
Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered but still must obtain a clearance prior to hire.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- High School or equivalent.
- Ten (10) years of full-time hands-on welding and brazing experience onboard naval vessels. Prior Military or shipyard experience is preferred.
- Mandatory Certifications:
- Must be certified or be able to certify 6G P-73 and 4F/5F P-14 carbon steel (SMAW) weld tests.
- Must be certified or be able to certify 4F/5F P-14 and 6G P-73 carbon and stainless (GTAW) weld tests.
- Must be certified or be able to certify vertical and horizontal Grade III IV and V brazing tests.
- Must be certified or be able to certify in welder and brazer Workmanship requirements.
Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off (accrued)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
- Medical Insurance (3 plan options) TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
- Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter/Transit Benefits
- Basic Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pet Benefits
- Legal Resources
- ID Theft Benefits
- Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Founded in 2009 THOR Solutions LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veterans Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering project and program management business and financial management technical support integrated logistics support training support fleet support corporate operations support assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nations most complex military public sector and industry challenges.
THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process please contact us at or .
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Manager
About Company
THOR Solutions provides mission critical support to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial maritime domains.
