Technical Training and Testing Instructor - Fitout

austalusa; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking an experienced Training Supervisor to oversee testing and training of structural personnel in accordance with contract standards. You will develop curricula, monitor training metrics, and coordinate with management across testing sites.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining training records, and ensuring safe operation of equipment. Strong instructional skills and teamwork are essential to drive continuous improvement and 5S compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or applicable craft certification preferred
• A minimum of 4 years in Fitout
• A Class experience preferred
• Demonstrate competent craft skills in applicable craft to Technical Training Management
• Journeyman certification in applicable craft through experience or completion of a certified program preferred
• As applicable, possess and maintain weld certifications required for craft
• Possess thorough knowledge of craft procedures
• Instructional experience is preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and correct issues with applicable craft
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment and tools in addition to safe operation
• Basic skills in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint is preferred
• Must be self-directed, able to take initiative, problem solve, and exercise good independent judgment
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee Austal USA testing and training of structural personnel
• Monitor testing of external applicants to naval codes and specifications
• Oversee testing and training of employees' promotional testing and certification needs
• Facilitate and oversee training platforms for entry-level employees
• Track and report training metrics to management and partners
• Prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and supporting materials
• Document testing and training results
• Maintain inventory and stock of training supplies
• Champion safety rules and training environment
• Support continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Complete documentation of testing and training activities
• Ensure proper use and protection of company equipment
• Demonstrate exemplary work ethic and professional instructor/student relationships

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Problem solving

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Instructional experience

Diagnostic/corrective skills

Equipment/tool safety

Education

Technical degree or craft certification

Journeyman certification

Welding certification (if applicable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

REPORTS TO

Technical Training Supervisor

SUPERVISES

N/A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Austal USA testing and training of structural personnel in accordance with contract standards, criteria and specifications.
• Monitor testing of Austal USA external applicants, to all naval codes, criteria and specifications when applicable.
• Oversee testing and training of Austal USA employees' promotional testing, certification needs, and general training.
• Facilitate and oversee training platforms for entry-level employees.
• Monitoring, tracking and communicating training related metrics and statistics to MTC Management, partner company personnel and Production.
• Preparation of curriculum and lesson plans, as well as supporting training materials
• Computation and submission of testing and training results.
• Ability to maintain stock of inventory: c oupons, filler material, consumables, etc.
• Basic filing and record keeping
• Champion company safety rules, procedures and protocols
• Maintain an environment conducive to training
• Be open to and assist in continuous improvement of process and procedures
• Complete documentation of testing and training related activities
• Demonstrate proper use, care and protection of company equipment
• Ensure students demonstrate proper use, care and protection of company equipment
• Commit to the principles of 5S
• Demonstrate exemplary work ethic
• Maintain appropriate instructor/student relationships
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree or applicable craft certification preferred
• A minimum of 4 years in Fitout
• A Class experience preferred
• Demonstrate competent craft skills in applicable craft to Technical Training Management
• Journeyman certification in applicable craft through experience or completion of a certified program preferred
• As applicable, possess and maintain weld certifications required for craft
• Possess thorough knowledge of craft procedures
• Instructional experience is preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and correct issues with applicable craft
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment and tools in addition to safe operation
• Basic skills in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint is preferred
• Must be self-directed, able to take initiative, problem solve, and exercise good independent judgment
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Good written and oral communication skills

TOOLS

Provided

DIRECTION EXERCISED

Exercises full authority over assigned customer, business partner or Austal USA candidates, employees or trainees in a classroom, lab or testing environment.

LIAISES WITH

• Trainees
• employees
• business partners
• customers
• MTC Management
• Production Management
• other instructors
• various departments within the company

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to enter 18" x 36" openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands