Shipbuilding Training Lead

HANWHA PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. seeks a dedicated Shipbuilding Instructor to promote a strong safety culture, deliver classroom and hands‑on training, and oversee apprentice progress.

The role supports workforce development and aligns with production requirements and regulatory standards. The instructor will teach shipbuilding fundamentals, fabrication, blueprint interpretation, welding techniques, and proper use of shipyard tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of shipbuilding, ship repair, marine manufacturing, or related industrial experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding operations, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Experience with education and curriculum development (preferred).
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on instruction in shipbuilding‑related disciplines.
• Instruct trainees and apprentices on shipyard safety procedures, policies, and industry standards.
• Demonstrate proper use of shipbuilding tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Provide training in shipbuilding fundamentals, structural fabrication, plate and stiffener assembly, blueprint interpretation, welding, material handling and rigging, and quality standards.
• Conduct practical demonstrations and skill assessments.
• Develop, evaluate, and update shipbuilding training curriculum and hands‑on exercises with consistent formatting.
• Oversee and document apprentice progress when assigned to Production (Roving Instructor).
• Support the Apprenticeship Coordinator with Apprenticeship Program activities (reviews, data collection, interviews, recruiting).
• Pass the HPSI FCAW & SMAW 3F/4F qualification test.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Shipbuilding processes

Structural fabrication

Welding principles

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Training methodologies

Verbal communication

Mentoring ability

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Registered apprenticeship program (preferred)

Job description

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. seeks a dedicated Shipbuilding Instructor to promote a strong safety culture, deliver classroom and hands‑on training, and oversee apprentice progress.

The role supports workforce development and aligns with production requirements and regulatory standards. The instructor will teach shipbuilding fundamentals, fabrication, blueprint interpretation, welding techniques, and proper use of shipyard tools.