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Maritime Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technician - Shipbuilding

A short, hands-on introduction to shipfitting, pipefitting, and shipyard trade work.

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Manufacturing Technician - Shipbuilding program

Schedule

Rolling three-week cohorts; ask about September 14, October 5, November 2, or November 30, 2026

Location

SMCC Midcoast Campus · Brunswick, Maine

Cost

Free for qualified trainees

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Maritime Manufacturing opportunity

About the program

Develop shop skills used at Bath Iron Works, including print reading, layout, fastening, and cutting. Qualified graduates can interview with the shipyard; training does not guarantee employment.

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Approximate program area

Brunswick, Maine: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.

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What participants will learn

  • +Blueprint reading
  • +Technical math
  • +Hand and power tools
  • +Oxy cutting and tack welding
  • +Layout and material handling

Who this program is for

  • +Age 18 or older
  • +High school diploma, GED, or HiSet
  • +No trade experience required
  • +U.S. citizenship or work authorization; additional employer hiring restrictions apply
  • +Testing may be required