Welding Trainer

Lincoln Tech•South Plainfield, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Tech is seeking a skilled and experienced welding professional to serve as an in-house Welding Instructor for their training program preparing students for Special Mechanic – Welder roles with NJ Transit. This instructor will draw on deep hands-on experience in bus maintenance and multi-process welding to deliver practical, safety-focused instruction that gets students field-ready.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the welding field, with demonstrated proficiency across multiple welding processes.
Certified welder with the ability to provide copies of prior certifications.
Proficiency in reading blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings.
Strong knowledge of shop safety policies, welding safety regulations, and OSHA standards.
High school diploma or GED required.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) required at time of hire.
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and background checks.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification.
Experience working on transit or fleet vehicles, particularly NJ Transit bus types.
Prior experience training, mentoring, or supervising welders in a shop or field setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on instruction in a full range of welding processes including soldering, brazing, gas welding (steel, aluminum, cast iron), arc welding (DC electric, AC electric, MIG, TIG), and plasma cutting.
Teach students to lay out, fabricate, and assemble components, and to weld in all positions including sheet metal work.
Instruct students in bus body repair, including the removal, replacement, and alignment of body parts and components across multiple bus types (MCI, NABI, New Flyer, and coaches).
Train students in body filling, sanding, and fiberglass repair techniques.
Teach proper use of tools and equipment including hydraulic pistons, come-a-longs, porta-powers, and frame straightening devices.
Incorporate all relevant safety rules, regulations, and shop safety policies throughout instruction.
Instruct students in reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, parts manuals, and technical drawings.
Teach students to accurately complete daily time tickets and required documentation.
Assess student progress through practical evaluations and provide constructive, forward-looking feedback to support skill development.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe instructional environment.