Welding Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering lessons on welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW), blueprint reading, metallurgy, codes/standards, and safety protocols.
• Conducting practical lab sessions to demonstrate techniques, supervise student welding practice, and guide fabrication/repair projects.
• Creating curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with industry certifications (e.g., AWS standards).
• Evaluating student performance through tests, welds, and projects; providing feedback and ensuring safe use of equipment and PPE.
• Maintaining welding labs, tools, equipment, and inventory while emphasizing workplace safety and preventive maintenance.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional welding experience (often as a certified welder); some roles require 5,000–6,000+ hours in the trade.
• Licensing/Certification: AWS certifications (e.g., Certified Welder, Certified Welding Educator - CWE, or Certified Welding Inspector - CWI) highly preferred or required; state vocational teaching credential may be needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent minimum; associate's degree in welding technology, industrial technology, or related field commonly preferred; bachelor's degree advantageous for some positions.
• In-depth knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, and codes; strong instructional, communication, and classroom/lab management abilities.
• Other: Prior teaching/training experience preferred; basic computer skills; commitment to student safety and industry relevance.