Pipe Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift
About The Position
QP Training is seeking a motivated, organized, and safety-focused Pipe Welding Instructor to join its Weld School and help develop and qualify skilled welders. The instructor leads classroom courses and provides hands-on instruction, practice sessions, and testing. The role also involves enforcing safety requirements, evaluating student performance, maintaining training materials, and coordinating with instructors across shifts. The position is based at the Quonset Point Facility in North Kingstown. Standard third-shift hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with flexibility to adjust as business needs change. The instructor may be directed to work overtime, including weekends, and may support short-term training assignments on other shifts. The position reports to the Training Department; a specific reporting role is not stated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of pipe trade experience.
- At least 2 years of pipe welding experience.
- Currently qualified in 3 or more welding processes, such as GMAW, SMAW, or GTAW.
- Able to qualify for respiratory protection.
- Strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to teaching others and leading student classes.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service, safety, and procedure compliance.
- Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed.
- Able to stand for long periods and maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required.
- Able to perform the physical activities listed: crawling, kneeling, light lifting, medium lifting, reaching, and twisting.
- Able to work overtime, including weekends, when directed, and support short-term training assignments on other shifts as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate, associate degree, or advanced degree.
- Prior teaching experience.
- At least 3 years of Electric Boat experience.
- Experience with AWPSS.
- Currently qualified in 3 or more welding processes, including mechanized welding and GTAW.
- MDD-00948 VT certified.
Responsibilities
- Lead welding-related classroom courses, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and Safety Briefs.
- Provide hands-on instruction, practice sessions, and testing for welding students.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations in training areas and during deck plate audits.
- Evaluate student performance and identify nonconformance with established procedures and technical requirements.
- Support course content reviews and help maintain up-to-date training materials.
- Conduct scheduled assessments and meet with HR Business Partners regarding student progress when needed.
- Grade quizzes and tests consistently to ensure accurate knowledge capture.
- Collaborate with instructors across all training shifts to coordinate work and communicate issues.
- Assist with special training projects as required.
- Support department goals and participate in developing the Lifting & Handling ALC Active Learning Center.
- Lead and direct students in a classroom environment.
- Teach new courses and support team members with a variety of learning abilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
