Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Waterford, CT

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About The Position

Department 642 is seeking an organized, self-motivated, experienced Pipe Welding Instructor for the Weld School. Reporting to the Supervisor of the Weld School, this position plays an integral role in training and qualifying welding students. The instructor is part of a team that teaches courses in general safety, welding processes, wire types, and related procedural requirements. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and procedure compliance, effective verbal and written communication, self-direction, multitasking, and a friendly, approachable customer-service demeanor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of pipe welding experience.
• At least 2 years of EB pipe welding experience.
• Strong ability to lead and direct a classroom.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Trade requirements.
• Organized, with an excellent work ethic.
• Experience with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experienced working knowledge of procedures.
• Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment; self-motivated, positive, communicative, and collaborative.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching and leading student classes and to customer service, safety, and procedure compliance.
• Willingness to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and teach new courses and team members with varied learning abilities.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• 1/C Pipe Welder experience.
• Prior teaching or instructor experience.
• Certificate, associate degree, or advanced degree.
• MDD-00948 and/or MDD-01464 VT certification.
• NDT experience.
• Orbital pipe welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classroom courses related to trade work, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and New Hire INDOC.
• Teach GTAW pipe welding.
• Direct and assess hands-on practice and testing.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Assess student performance and identify non-conformance with policies, procedures, and technical documents.
• Support course curriculum reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments as required.
• Grade tests and quizzes consistently and accurately to assess knowledge and understanding, and maintain required records.
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues.
• Support special training projects as required.
• Support the Training department in achieving its goals and objectives, and perform other assigned responsibilities.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

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