Onsite Training Specialist — Shipbuilding & Welding

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Training Specialist to own the implementation and facilitation of hands-on training programs at our site. You will schedule and lead on-site sessions, onboard new hires, and ensure programs are delivered to standard across welding, fitting, wire harnessing, and shipbuilding operations for our autonomous surface vessels.

The role serves as the liaison between production management, SMEs, and corporate Learning & Development, adapting content for

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aluminum welding, wire harnessing, fitting, or a related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade, in a 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 into accessible learning experiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the training calendar for the Austin production site — scheduling, logistics, and materials — and lead onboarding that gives new hires a consistent start and accelerates time to productivity.
• Partner with shipyard leadership, production supervisors, and SMEs to identify skill gaps and translate them into practical, hands-on instruction.
• Adapt corporate-developed content for site conditions and confirm programs are delivered consistently to standard across trades.
• Apply adult learning principles and site safety, operational, and compliance requirements to all trainings delivered on the floor.
• Track completion, quality, and learner feedback in the LMS, report results to shipyard leadership and corporate L&D, and use that data to refine programs.
• Design and deliver on-the-job training for welders, fitters, and related production trades - covering blueprint reading, layout, assembly, and the safe use of trade tools, equipment, and rigging.
• Deliver required equipment and safety training, including Powered Industrial Truck certification, reinforcing PPE, fire prevention, and equipment inspection expectations in every session.
• Coach trainees in real time during hands-on practice and escalate during patterns that point to a process or program issue rather than an individual one.
• Host and coordinate local workforce development partners on site visits, materials reviews, and third-party-led sessions, working with corporate L&D on implementation.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional design

Project management

On-the-job coaching

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field

Tools

LMS

Job description

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Training Specialist to own the implementation and facilitation of hands-on training programs at our site. You will schedule and lead on-site sessions, onboard new hires, and ensure programs are delivered to standard across welding, fitting, wire harnessing, and shipbuilding operations for our autonomous surface vessels.

The role serves as the liaison between production management, SMEs, and corporate Learning & Development, adapting content for