Shipyard General Labor Trainer & Coach

Snow & Company, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Snow & Company, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a General Labor Trainer to lead and develop the general labor team on-site. You will supervise, train, and onboard staff, ensuring high safety and quality standards while meeting tight production deadlines.

You will hands-on with the team, demonstrating techniques, coordinating tasks, and promoting a safety-first culture. Prior shop leadership and boatbuilding experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in boatbuilding, shipyards work, heavy construction or related field are required.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong working knowledge of shop safety practices and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor employees of varying experience levels.
• Act independently with limited supervisory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all incoming and existing general laborers and associates with the intention of graduation into a trade.
• Perform tasks alongside the team to set the standard for quality and pace.
• Demonstrate proper techniques, tool use, procedures, and best practices.
• Assign daily tasks and prioritize workloads to keep up with production schedules.
• Monitor work quality and productivity, providing direction, training, and guidance as needed.
• Promote a safety-first culture.
• Track time and attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Communicate staffing needs and team issues to Talent Acquisition and Engagement Manager/Human Resources as necessary.
• Attend production meetings to understand all upcoming needs and projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety training

Leadership

Onboarding

Communication

Training delivery

Boatbuilding

Team management

Tools

Welding/Fabricating

Painting

Electrical

Mechanical

Carpentry

Job description

Snow & Company, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a General Labor Trainer to lead and develop the general labor team on-site. You will supervise, train, and onboard staff, ensuring high safety and quality standards while meeting tight production deadlines.

You will hands-on with the team, demonstrating techniques, coordinating tasks, and promoting a safety-first culture. Prior shop leadership and boatbuilding experience are essential for success in this role.