Shipbuilding Technical Trainers - Skilled Trades

Shipbuilding Technical Trainer's - Skilled Trades Manufacturing Misc/Other Goose Creek, South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Mar 25, 2026 (Naval Shipbuilding — Goose Creek, SC)

Job Title:

Technical Trainer (Skilled Trades - Welding, Pipefitting, Electrical, Sheet Metal, Paint/Insulation)

Location:

Goose Creek, SC

Travel:

Up to 10-25% (as needed)

Relocation Assistance:

Available

Schedule/Telework:

On-site (not eligible for telework)

Clearance:

Not required About the

Company:

Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII) has a legacy of building and servicing some of the most advanced naval vessels in the world. Join a mission-driven organization known for technical excellence, safety, and long-term career growth.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive medical benefits starting Day 1 401(k) with company match Competitive paid time off Relocation assistance (where applicable) Competitive compensation

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced Technical Trainers to deliver hands-on and classroom instruction across multiple skilled-trades disciplines supporting shipbuilding operations. This role is responsible for training new hires and upskilling experienced employees, reinforcing quality and safety standards, and maintaining training documentation.

Trainer Disciplines:

Candidates should have strong experience in one or more of the following: Welding (Pipe/Marine): GTAW (stainless & cupronickel), plus

SMAW/FCAW

Pipefitting (Marine): cutting/fitting, joint types, blueprint/drawing interpretation, tolerances, bending/fabrication Electrical (Marine/Industrial): electrical safety, absence of voltage, arc flash, ESD practices, procedures Sheet Metal (Marine): layout, measurement, fabrication techniques, hands-on instruction Paint/Insulation (Marine): coatings surface prep and application methods; insulation fundamentals (AMPP preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver on-the-job and classroom training in assigned trade area(s) Demonstrate proper techniques, tooling, and safe work practices Assess trainee progress and readiness; provide coaching and corrective guidance Maintain training records and support compliance/certification tracking Partner with stakeholders to improve training materials and programs

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED 5+ years of relevant trade experience in at least one specialty listed above Ability to instruct, demonstrate, and evaluate practical skills in a training environment Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior "train-the-trainer" experience Marine/shipyard environment experience Trade certifications (where applicable); AMPP for coatings a plus #INDPRO