Nuclear Shipfitting & Sheet Metal Training Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking an experienced Nuclear Trade Training Instructor to conduct classroom and hands-on training for shipfitters and sheet metal workers in nuclear structural maintenance and construction.

You will follow approved lesson plans, assess student performance, and document results. The role includes developing training materials, drills, and deckplate observations. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Qualified in Nuclear Shipfitter or Nuclear Sheet Metal Worker.
• 3+ years of Shipfitter experience.
• Preferred: nuclear steel trades experience.
• Past/classroom instructing experience in nuclear trades.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience preparing and delivering training materials, classroom lectures, and exams.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying as a Nuclear Trade Training Instructor.
• Maintain cleanliness qualifications.
• Pass exams with ≥ 80%.
• Conduct class lessons per curriculum.
• Administer written and practical examinations.
• Conduct Deckplate Observations.
• Act as SME for curriculum development.
• Mentor and coach others; share lessons learned.
• Recommend changes to safety, quality, cost, schedule, improvements.
• Support Training Department goals.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Training material prep

Safety procedures

Documentation & certifications

Mentoring & coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nuclear Shipfitter or Nuclear Sheet Metal Worker qualification

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking an experienced Nuclear Trade Training Instructor to conduct classroom and hands-on training for shipfitters and sheet metal workers in nuclear structural maintenance and construction.

You will follow approved lesson plans, assess student performance, and document results. The role includes developing training materials, drills, and deckplate observations. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.