Shipfitting Instructor - Travel

General Dynamics Electric BoatNorth Kingstown, RI
Onsite

About The Position

Focus Factory Training (D794) is seeking an organized, self-motivated Shipfitting Instructor for long-term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at various Focus Factories. This role involves instructing supplier staff in various Shipfitting processes and related courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance, be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, and possess a desire to develop themselves and others, along with the ability to multitask with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor. Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at locations such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, Alabama, and other assigned locations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years of Shipfitting trade experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat
  • Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
  • Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
  • Strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
  • Strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
  • Excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
  • Strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
  • Ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
  • Comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degrees
  • Currently qualified in Shipfitting Training requirements
  • Experience with various business systems, i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
  • Business Travel/EWA experience
  • Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies

Responsibilities

  • Instructing multiple electrical related classroom courses
  • Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
  • Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
  • Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
  • Assessing student performance & identifying non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
  • Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
  • Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
  • Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
  • Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
  • Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
  • Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues
  • Supporting special training projects as required
  • Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
  • Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
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