TRAINING SPECIALIST/ WELDING INSTRUCTOR 1 ($5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Training Specialist/Welding Instructor to develop and oversee training programs for welding. This role involves creating instructional materials, conducting training sessions, and ensuring safety standards are met. With a strong commitment to employee development, this organization offers a supportive environment and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. Join a diverse team that plays a crucial role in building advanced naval ships and technology solutions, while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

On-site Health Centers

Wellness Resources

Early Childhood Education Scholarships

Post-secondary Education Scholarships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, shipbuilding, or military is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate in-house training programs for welding.
• Conduct training sessions and evaluate effectiveness.
• Ensure safety during training activities.

Skills

Welding Instruction

Training Program Development

Safety Inspections

Classroom Instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma with 5 years experience

Apprentice School Graduate

Job description

TRAINING SPECIALIST/ WELDING INSTRUCTOR 1 ($5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 32212
• Req ID: 32212
• Team: O26 PROD&MAINT SKILLS TRNG
• Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 2nd
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Plans, develops, and coordinates in-house product training programs for field support personnel and customers. Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. May utilize trainers with technical expertise. Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to external new hires.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and administering the training for auto/semi auto structure welding
• Administering classroom instruction
• Maintaining the safety inspections for the equipment used in the above training
• Ensuring the safety of the students assigned to the instructor
• Overseeing testing in the instructor's AOR

Must Have

Bachelor's degree and 0 years of exempt experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• Apprentice School graduate
• High School and 5 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• Graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School

Nice to Have

Any combination of the following:

• Auto/ Semi Auto structure welding qualifications
• Pipe welding experience
• Weld VT qualified

Why HII

We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

About the company

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.