Rebuilding Shipbuilding: Remote Work, Training & the Future of U.S. Yards
TotalTek’s own Jason Lloyd recently joined The Last Dinosaur Podcast to explore the future of U.S. shipbuilding in Episode 110: “Rebuilding Shipbuilding: Remote Work, Training & the Future of U.S. Yards.”
Episode Highlights:
- A Historical Wake-Up Call: The U.S. once built 5,000 ships per year—today, just 12. Jason unpacks the root causes behind this decline.
- Remote Work in Ship Design: TotalTek proves that distributed engineering can succeed with the right approach and values.
- Training the Next Generation: TotalTek’s partnership with Gulf Coast Community College equips new designers with hands-on skills.
- Bridging the Industrial Gap: The future of shipbuilding depends on more than welders—it needs engineers and innovation, too.
- The SHIPS Act: This bipartisan legislation could revitalize maritime manufacturing in the U.S.
- Innovation in the Yard: Additive manufacturing and cold spray technologies could change how ships are built.
- From Skeptic to Believer: Jason shares his personal shift in mindset on remote work and hiring for talent over location.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in manufacturing, workforce development, or the future of American industry.
Listen to the full episode on The Last Dinosaur Podcast website
