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Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense, is seeking a Training Specialist to own the implementation and facilitation of hands-on training programs at the Austin, TX production facility.
In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between production management, subject matter experts, and corporate Learning & Development. You will schedule and lead on-site training sessions, onboard new hires, and ensure consistent delivery of practical instruction across welding, fitting, wire harnessing, and general shipbuilding operations for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the training calendar for the Austin production site, managing scheduling, logistics, and materials
- Leading onboarding programs that give new hires a consistent start and accelerate time to productivity
- Partnering with shipyard leadership, production supervisors, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and translate them into hands-on instruction
- Adapting corporate-developed training content for site-specific conditions and confirming consistent delivery across trades
- Applying adult learning principles and ensuring all trainings meet site safety, operational, and compliance requirements
- Tracking completion, quality, and learner feedback in the learning management system, reporting results to both shipyard leadership and corporate L&D
- Designing and delivering on-the-job training for welders, fitters, and related production trades, covering blueprint reading, layout, assembly, and safe use of tools and equipment
- Delivering required equipment and safety training, including Powered Industrial Truck certification and PPE reinforcement
- Coaching trainees in real time during hands-on practice and escalating systemic issues
- Hosting and coordinating local workforce development partners for on-site visits and third-party-led sessions
The ideal candidate brings a maritime and/or manufacturing background with working proficiency across multiple trades at a basic level, and the ability to train a diverse workforce ranging from entry-level new hires to experienced journeymen.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in aluminum welding, wire harnessing, fitting, or a related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade, in a training, mentoring, or lead role
- Certification in any of the following areas: manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical
- Strong facilitation, writing, editing, project management, and organization skills
- Ability to partner directly with subject matter experts to scope learning objectives and translate complex content into accessible learning experiences
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred:
- Experience producing and delivering training in manufacturing or technical environments
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
- Experience creating training for defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems
- Experience facilitating live or virtual training sessions for end users or technical teams
- Experience conducting skills gap analyses or training needs assessments on a production floor
