Technical Training and Testing Instructor - Fitout

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees the testing and training of structural personnel at Austal USA, ensuring adherence to contract standards, criteria, and specifications. The instructor will monitor testing for external applicants according to naval codes and facilitate training for entry-level employees. Responsibilities include preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and training materials, tracking training metrics, and submitting test results. The position also involves maintaining inventory, championing safety protocols, fostering a conducive training environment, and documenting all training activities. The instructor is expected to demonstrate proper equipment usage, uphold company values like 5S, maintain professional relationships, and continuously improve processes.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years in Fitout
Demonstrate competent craft skills in applicable craft to Technical Training Management
Possess thorough knowledge of craft procedures
Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and correct issues with applicable craft
Knowledge of proper use of equipment and tools in addition to safe operation
Must be self-directed, able to take initiative, problem solve, and exercise good independent judgment
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in team environment
Good written and oral communication skills
18 years of age or older at time of application.
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or applicable craft certification preferred
A Class experience preferred
Journeyman certification in applicable craft through experience or completion of a certified program preferred
As applicable, possess and maintain weld certifications required for craft
Instructional experience is preferred
Basic skills in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee Austal USA testing and training of structural personnel in accordance with contract standards, criteria and specifications.
Monitor testing of Austal USA external applicants, to all naval codes, criteria and specifications when applicable.
Oversee testing and training of Austal USA employees’ promotional testing, certification needs, and general training.
Facilitate and oversee training platforms for entry-level employees.
Monitoring, tracking and communicating training related metrics and statistics to MTC Management, partner company personnel and Production.
Preparation of curriculum and lesson plans, as well as supporting training materials
Computation and submission of testing and training results.
Ability to maintain stock of inventory: coupons, filler material, consumables, etc.
Basic filing and record keeping
Champion company safety rules, procedures and protocols
Maintain an environment conducive to training
Be open to and assist in continuous improvement of process and procedures
Complete documentation of testing and training related activities
Demonstrate proper use, care and protection of company equipment
Ensure students demonstrate proper use, care and protection of company equipment
Commit to the principles of 5S
Demonstrate exemplary work ethic
Maintain appropriate instructor/student relationships