Job description
Overview
Sheetmetal Instructor – 3rd ShiftOperations Training Department – Electric Boat Quonset Point
The Operations Training Department at Electric Boat Quonset Point is seeking highly motivated and experienced Sheetmetal Instructors to join our growing team on 3rd shift. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to directly shape the next generation of shipbuilders and contribute to the continued success of our nation’s submarine programs.
As a Sheetmetal Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in developing internal candidates—helping employees strengthen their technical skillsets, build confidence, and advance their careers. This position offers a meaningful path for your own growth as well, allowing you to broaden your leadership capabilities, deepen your technical expertise, and make a lasting impact on the workforce at Quonset Point.
Position Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will:
• Manage daily activities of multiple students, providing clear direction, mentorship, and technical guidance.• Ensure students fully understand the material taught and are prepared to apply skills effectively on the deck plate.• Oversee hands-on training to ensure safe work practices, first-time quality, and strong craftsmanship.• Promote continuous learning, curiosity, and improvement among students.• Ensure all assigned training documentation and tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.• Maintain a safe learning environment and reinforce EB’s safety standards and procedures.• Build a positive, collaborative training environment and effectively engage with students, staff, and leadership at all levels.
Additional Duties:
• Partner with Operations Managers and the Training Department to keep all curriculum current, relevant, and aligned with production needs.• Collaborate with Design/Build teams to identify emerging technologies and develop new critical skills.• Work closely with PD and Sheetmetal supervision to assess and justify new equipment to support training initiatives.• Plan, develop, and execute Sheetmetal Active Learning Centers to expand hands-on learning opportunities and support workforce proficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the sheetmetal discipline.
Preferred:
- Prior teaching experience
- Minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience
- Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
- Experience with AWPSS, EWP and ECLAD
Skills
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional organizational and facilitation skills.
- Strong time management and task prioritization abilities.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and modular outfitting.
- Proven track record in safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team committed to the growth and advancement of trade skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Strong working knowledge of submarine construction and mechanical component installation.
- Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Project.
- Knowledge of EB policies and procedures