Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads

Overview

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support for strategic sourcing initiatives at the Philadelphia, PA Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing at the Rhoads site.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as 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 multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs

Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses

Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs

Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests

Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits

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

Supporting various course content reviews and related activities

Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled

Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork

Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed

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

Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

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

Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications

Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Work Schedule

The selected candidate will be assigned the following schedule:

General first shift hours (7:00am – 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support

Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)

Ability to support business travel approximately 20+% annually

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

4+ years of welding trade experience

2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat

Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)

Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degrees

Proficient in 3 or more welding processes

Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT

Experience with various business systems i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA

Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote

Business Travel/EWA experience

Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies

Skills

Successful candidates for the position will:

Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments

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

Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve

Have the ability to professionally engage with supplier staff

Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches

Physical Qualifications
Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet