Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift

Waterford, CT Electric Marine Full-time Posted Nov 2, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift, full-time, on-site in Waterford, CT, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated, experienced Pipe 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 adhering to additional welding procedural related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance. Possess strong verbal & written communication skills and be a self starter. Candidates must possess the ability to multi-task and interact 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 New Hire INDOC

GTAW Pipe welding

Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests

Enforcing safety rules and regulations

Assessing student performance & identifying non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents

Supporting various course curriculum reviews and other related activities

Conducting assessments as required

Consistently and accurately grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture, understanding of training topics, and ensure record keeping requirements

Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

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

Available for overtime as needed

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma/GED

5+ years of pipe welding experience

2+ years of EB pipe welding experience

Preferred:

1/C Pipe Welder experience

Prior teaching/instructor experience

Certificate, Associates or advanced degree

MDD-00948 and/or MDD-01464 VT certified

NDT experience

Orbital Pipe Welding

Skills

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

Familiar with Nuclear Trade requirements

Organized and have an excellent work ethic

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

Experienced working knowledge of procedures

Ability to work 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

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Have a strong commitment to teaching 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
Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside

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