Structural Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Waterford, CT

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About The Position

Department 642 is seeking an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for the Weld School. Reporting to the Supervisor of the Weld School, this role contributes to the training and qualification of welding students. The instructor works as part of a team to deliver courses covering general safety, welding processes and wire types, and other welding-related requirements. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to safety and procedure compliance, strong verbal and written communication, the ability to multitask, and a friendly, approachable customer-service demeanor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of welding trade experience.
• At least 2 years of Electric Boat experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Strong organization and work ethic.
• Experience working to procedures and in a changing environment.
• Self-motivation, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects.
• Ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to teaching and leading student classes.
• Demonstrated commitment 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or instructor experience.
• 1/C Welder.
• Certificate, associate degree, or advanced degree.
• MDD-00948 VT certification.
• NDT experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classroom courses related to trade work, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and Safety Briefs.
• Teach SMAW, GMAW, STAW, and SAW.
• Direct and assess hands-on training, including practice and tests.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Assess student performance and identify nonconformance with policies, procedures, and technical documents.
• Support course content reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments as scheduled.
• Grade tests and quizzes consistently to ensure students understand training topics.
• Communicate with other training shifts to advance work and communicate issues.
• Support special training projects as required.
• Support Training department goals and objectives and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

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