Hands-On Training Lead for Welding & Shipbuilding

Saronic Technologies

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision
Time Off
Parental Leave
Competitive Salary
Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Life & Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Lunch & Snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Training Specialist to own hands-on training programs at our Austin, TX site. You will schedule sessions, onboard new hires, and collaborate with SMEs to create and deliver training across welding, wiring, fitting, and shipbuilding trades for autonomous vessels.

The role requires facilitating programs with a maritime/manufacturing background, handling diverse learners, and ensuring consistent, standards-based delivery.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in aluminum welding, wire harnessing, fitting, or related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade in training/lead role.
  • Certification in manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.
  • Strong facilitation, writing, editing, project management, and organization skills.
  • Ability to partner with SMEs to scope learning objectives and translate content.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Own the training calendar for the Austin site—scheduling, logistics, and onboarding new hires.
  • Partner with shipyard leadership, production supervisors, and SMEs to identify skill gaps and translate them into hands-on instruction.
  • Adapt corporate content for site conditions and ensure delivery to standard across trades.
  • Apply adult learning principles and safety/compliance requirements in all trainings.
  • Track completion, quality, and learner feedback in the LMS and report results to leadership.
  • Design and deliver on-the-job training for welders, fitters, and related trades—reading blueprints, layout, assembly, and tool use.
  • Deliver equipment and safety training, including forklift certification, PPE, fire prevention, and inspections.
  • Coach trainees in real time and escalate when issues point to process improvements.
  • Coordinate local workforce development partners on site visits and reviews with corporate L&D.

Skills

Aluminum welding
Wire harnessing
Fitting
Training lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Training Specialist to own hands-on training programs at our Austin, TX site. You will schedule sessions, onboard new hires, and collaborate with SMEs to create and deliver training across welding, wiring, fitting, and shipbuilding trades for autonomous vessels.

The role requires facilitating programs with a maritime/manufacturing background, handling diverse learners, and ensuring consistent, standards-based delivery.

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