ATDM Floating Instructor: Welding

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ATDM Floating Instructor – Welding plays a key role in supporting welding instruction and ensuring continuity of training operations across all shifts. This position serves as a flexible instructional resource, assisting with classroom and lab operations, instructor coverage, student evaluation, and program quality initiatives. The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program prepares skilled workers for careers supporting the U.S. defense industrial base. As part of a collaborative instructional team, you will help deliver hands-on, accelerated training that equips learners with the technical skills needed to succeed in high-demand manufacturing careers while supporting a nationally significant workforce initiative.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of hands-on welding experience.
• Demonstrated experience training, teaching, coaching, mentoring, or developing others in a manufacturing, technical, military, educational, or workforce development environment.
• Familiarity with American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
• Experience performing a variety of welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.
• Competency in technical mathematics as applied to welding operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI).

Nice To Haves

• Current certifications—or the ability to obtain them upon hire—in the following welding processes and positions: FCAW: 2G, 3G, 4G SMAW: 2G, 3G, 4G GMAW (Short Circuit): 2G, 4G GMAW (Pulse): 3G GTAW: 2G, 3G, 4G
• Prior experience delivering technical, workforce, military, apprenticeship, or postsecondary welding training.
• Experience evaluating student performance and documenting training outcomes.
• Experience maintaining welding laboratories and instructional equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and coverage for Welding courses across all shifts as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and training new Welding Instructors and Technicians.
• Prepare and maintain welding labs and classrooms to ensure readiness for daily instruction.
• Ensure compliance with 5S standards, safety requirements, classroom expectations, and daily/weekly operational routines.
• Support adherence to emergency procedures, equipment maintenance requirements, and welding lab best practices.
• Evaluate welding assignments and practical assessments.
• Document student credentials, certifications, and program outcomes.
• Conduct facility tours and demonstrations for visitors and stakeholders as requested.
• Assist the Welding Lead Instructor with special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures uninterrupted delivery of welding training by providing coverage during instructor absences, vacations, and other staffing needs.
• Supports multiple shifts and maintaining instructional quality standards, this role helps create a consistent and high-quality learning experience for ATDM participants while supporting the overall success of the Welding program.

Benefits

• Annual Salary of $83,500 - $94,500
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match.
• Generous time off is provided, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays are provided, including a two week paid winter break.
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered, with excellent dental options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED