Welding Instructor - Tulsa

WESTERMAN INC • Catoosa, OK

79d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Instructor develops, implements, and continuously improves Westerman’s in-house welding training program. The role combines classroom instruction with hands-on fabrication shop training to prepare entry-level and developing employees to pass 3G and/or 6G welding qualification tests and learn basic fabrication skills within approximately 6–8 weeks.

The instructor also manages the training program and maintains a safe, productive, quality-focused environment. The role works with Operations, Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Human Resources to develop skilled employees who can transition into production and support company objectives for safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.

Instruction covers welding and shop safety, welding and cutting processes, fabrication skills, tools, material handling, blueprint interpretation, measurements, and quality standards. The instructor coaches employees through practice and maintains training documentation, qualification results, and records. The position is based in an indoor fabrication shop environment and includes physical work, use of required PPE, and driving or travel by car as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 7 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• 1–3 years of experience as a welding instructor, trainer, or technical educator.
• Experience developing formal training programs.
• Experience creating instructional materials and presentations.
• Previous experience with welding qualification testing.
• Must pass required facility-specific weld tests before certifying other welders.
• Ability to meet or exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple functions with strong organizational skills.
• Initiative, self-awareness, self-sufficiency, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to develop professional relationships at all levels.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clean driving record; driving is an essential job function.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing for up to an entire 10–12-hour shift, repetitive physical work, manipulating tools and small parts, and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot and cold indoor fabrication shop conditions, around heat, sparks, smoke, and industrial equipment, and to access plant areas including tight spaces and vessel interiors.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a welding helmet, respirator when required, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to make formal presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the in-house welding training program.
• Design structured classroom and hands-on curricula for new employees.
• Create lesson plans, practical exercises, written tests, performance evaluations, training materials, presentations, visual aids, welding procedures, and standardized work instructions.
• Adjust training content and schedules to reflect production demands, customer requirements, and business priorities.
• Establish measurable performance milestones and maintain trainee records, certifications, qualification results, and training documentation.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to graduation and qualification success rates.
• Provide classroom and practical instruction in welding and shop safety, PPE, welding fundamentals, MIG (GMAW) welding, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and finishing, relevant codes or regulations, tool use and maintenance, overhead crane operation, material handling, blueprint interpretation, basic mathematics, measuring and layout, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, basic fabrication, and quality standards.
• Coach employees through daily practice until they can pass company welding qualification tests.
• Pass required facility-specific weld tests before certifying other welders.
• Assist with facility events as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Drive and travel by car as needed.

What This Job Offers

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