Welding Instructor

Keel•Ladson, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. This position is responsible for facilitating and executing training and educational courses as part of an overall welding program. Classroom responsibilities include teaching in accordance with the AWS SENSE model. Must be able to demonstrate and instruct every performance test module to students from different backgrounds, ethnicity, nationalities, gender, age, religions, or disabilities in the classroom and in the lab, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, and demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations. Must have advanced skills in GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW in all positions on several different alloys.

Requirements

AWS CWI/CWE
High School Graduate.
Five (5) years minimal in custom manufacturing and welding experience.
Two (2) years minimum training and facilitation or management experience.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and team building skills.
Must be able to facilitate small (1-3 participants) to medium (10-20 participants) size classes.
Individual should have a good understanding of the manufacturing/welding industry.
Must be able to communicate and relay information and confirm understanding of students.
Must be able to lead and inspire a group of students in a classroom environment.
Positive / Professional attitude always.

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide all lecture, lab, and classroom instruction according to the required curriculum.
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program.
Maintain a lesson plan on daily instructional events.
Instructs students in subject areas, i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operations of tools and equipment, codes and standards related to the welding program.
Instructs student in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining employment in manufacturing.
Grading assignments, returning grades assignment to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with Manager of Operations and Industrial Training regarding such activity.
Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Manager.
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
Always maintain professional appearance. Communicate with Manager on all issues related to students.
Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings set by cooperate operations.
Serve on committee (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or strategic need. Other duties as assigned.
Maintain a 90+% Graduation and employment rate.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
Monitor & maintain all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
Other related duties as assigned.