
Maritime Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technician - Shipbuilding
A short, hands-on introduction to shipfitting, pipefitting, and shipyard trade work.

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
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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Funding for this program
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Where to go
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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