Training Specialist

Saronic Technologies; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced training lead to own the Franklin shipyard training calendar, coordinate onboarding, and accelerate new-hire productivity.

You will tailor content with SMEs, deliver hands-on instruction for welders and fitters, ensure safety and compliance, track outcomes in the LMS, and collaborate with corporate L&D to refine programs.

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required to support export-controlled activities in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aluminum welding, fitting, or related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trades in training/lead role.
• Certification in manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.
• Ability to partner with subject matter experts to scope learning objectives and translate content into learning experiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the training calendar at the Franklin shipyard — scheduling, logistics, and materials.
• Lead onboarding to accelerate time to productivity.
• Identify skill gaps with leadership and translate into hands-on instruction.
• Adapt content for site conditions and ensure standard delivery across trades.

Skills

Facilitation

Writing

Editing

Project management

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the training calendar at the Franklin shipyard — 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 subject matter experts 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 learning management system, 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 elevate when a pattern points 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in aluminum welding, fitting, or a related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade, in a training, mentoring, or lead role.
• Certification in any of the following areas: manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.
• Strong facilitation, writing, editing, project management, and organization skills.
• Ability to partner directly with subject matter experts to scope learning objectives and translate complex content into accessible learning experiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

• Experience producing and delivering training in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Experience administering training in a Learning Management System (LMS); Cornerstone preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Experience creating training for defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
• Experience facilitating live or virtual training sessions for end users or technical teams.
• Experience conducting skills gap analyses or training needs assessments on a production floor.

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.