Structural Welding Instructor – 2nd 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, the instructor plays an integral role in training and qualifying welding students. The instructor works as part of a team to deliver courses on general safety, welding processes and wire types, and other welding-related requirements. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and procedure compliance, self-direction, strong written and verbal communication, multitasking ability, and a friendly, approachable customer-service demeanor. Applicants must be available for all shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of welding experience.
• At least 2 years of Electric Boat welding experience.
• Organized with an excellent work ethic.
• Experience working to procedures and in a changing environment.
• Self-motivated, positive, communicative, and able 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, customer service, safety, and procedure compliance.
• Willingness to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• 1/C Welder or at least 3 years of Electric Boat welding experience.
• Prior teaching or instructor experience.
• 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 welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, STAW, and SAW.
• Direct and assess hands-on training, 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 through other assigned responsibilities.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

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