Structural Welding Instructor – 2nd shift

Overview

Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for the Weld School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.

The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety, various welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:

Instructing various classroom courses related to trade work such as Workmanship, Back to Basics and Safety Briefs

SMAW, GMAW, STAW, SAW

Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests

Enforcing safety rules and regulations

Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents

Supporting various course content reviews and related activities

Conducting assessments as scheduled

Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics

Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Available for overtime as needed

Applicants must be available for ALL shifts

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma/GED

4+ years welding experience

2+ years Electric Boat welding experience

Preferred:

1/C Welder or 3+ years of EB welding experience

Prior teaching/instructor experience

Certificate, Associates or advanced degree

MDD-00948 VT certified

NDT experience

Skills

Organized and have an excellent work ethic

Experience working to procedures

Experience working in a changing environment. Must be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, possess strong communication skills and be a team player.

Ability to work as part of the team

Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects

Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Have experience with various computer programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes

Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance

Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Physical Qualifications
Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Noise, Outside