Shipyard Training Specialist – Welding & On-the-Job Mastery

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Training Lead to manage the onboarding and ongoing skills development at the Franklin shipyard. You will coordinate schedules, materials, and trainers to ensure consistent, production-aligned training across trades.

Responsibilities include tailoring content for site conditions, applying adult learning principles, and maintaining rigorous records in the LMS while partnering with corporate L&D and shipyard leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aluminum welding, fitting, or related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade in a training/lead role.
• Certification in manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.

Responsibilities

• Own the training calendar at the Franklin shipyard, managing scheduling, logistics, and onboarding.
• Identify skill gaps with leadership and SMEs and translate into practical instruction.
• Adapt content for site conditions and ensure delivery to standard across trades.
• Apply adult learning principles and safety/compliance requirements in trainings.
• Track completion, quality, and learner feedback in the LMS and report to leadership.

Skills

Aluminum welding

Fitting

Mentoring & training

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Cornerstone LMS

Job description

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Training Lead to manage the onboarding and ongoing skills development at the Franklin shipyard. You will coordinate schedules, materials, and trainers to ensure consistent, production-aligned training across trades.

Responsibilities include tailoring content for site conditions, applying adult learning principles, and maintaining rigorous records in the LMS while partnering with corporate L&D and shipyard leadership.