Shipbuilding Instructor (Welding)

About the role

The Shipbuilding Instructor serves as a subject matter expert who promotes a strong safety culture, supports workforce development initiatives, evaluates apprentice performance, and ensures all training activities align with production requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational objectives.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI) safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met
• Demonstrate CORE principles (Caring, One-Shipyard, Responsible, and Evolving)
• Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction in shipbuilding-related disciplines
• Instruct trainees and apprentices on shipyard safety procedures, policies, and industry standards
• Demonstrate proper use of shipbuilding tools, equipment, and machinery
• Provide training in:
  • Shipbuilding fundamentals
  • Structural fabrication
  • Plate and stiffener assembly
  • Blueprint and drawing interpretation
  • Welding processes and techniques
  • Material handling and rigging awareness
  • Quality standards and workmanship
• Conduct practical demonstrations and skill assessments
• Develop, evaluate, and update all shipbuilding-related training curriculum and hands-on exercises, and ensure consistent formatting and structure
• Responsible for overseeing and documenting apprentice progress when assigned to Production (Roving Instructor)
• Support the Apprenticeship Coordinator with the Apprenticeship Program (JAC Reviews, Data Collection, Interviews, Recruiting, etc.)
• Successfully pass the HPSI Shipbuilder FCAW & SMAW 3F/4F qualification test
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Competencies

• Shipbuilding processes and practices
• Structural fabrication and assembly
• Welding principles and applications
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
• Safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Training and instructional methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring ability
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail

Supervisor Responsibility

This position provides guidance, oversight, and evaluation of apprentices and trainees. The Shipbuilding Instructor may coordinate training activities with other instructors, mentors, and subject matter experts.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three (3) years of shipbuilding, ship repair, marine manufacturing, or related industrial experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding operations, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Experience with education and curriculum development (preferred)
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program (preferred)

Work Environment

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions. Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

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. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is an onsite, part-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department; days and hours are determined by department schedules.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.