Industrial Welding Education Specialist (MIG/TIG/Stick)

UTI Trade School; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid instructor training

Free tuition for you and your immed. f

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & L

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute is seeking an Industrial Welding Education Specialist to lead interactive labs and coach students in fundamentals and advanced welding techniques in a state-of-the-art classroom.

You will refresh curriculum to reflect current industry practices, model strict safety protocols, and provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and support to a diverse student body. A strong shop-floor background and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of professional welding experience.
• Hands-on capability with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored welding.
• Experience with oxy-acetylene torch work, plasma cutting, and brazing.
• Comfort with soldering and strong communication skills.
• Patience and empathy for diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive labs that emphasize real-world welding scenarios.
• Coach students to master fundamentals and advanced techniques.
• Refresh and enhance curriculum to align with industry practices.
• Model strict safety protocols and maintain a secure training environment.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and student support.

Skills

Welding proficiency

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Flux-Cored Arc welding

Oxy-acetylene torch work

Plasma cutting

Brazing

Soldering

Strong communication

Patience for learning styles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding units

TIG welding units

Stick welding units

GTAW/SMAW equipment

Flux-Cored Arc systems

Robotic welding platforms

Laser welding platforms

Job description

Teach the Trade. Change Careers. No Teaching Experience Required.Bring your shop-floor expertise into the classroom as an Industrial Welding Education Specialist at Universal Technical Institute. We’ll equip you to teach—so you can equip students to thrive.Role SnapshotLead interactive labs that emphasize real-world welding scenariosCoach students to master fundamentals and advanced techniquesRefresh and enhance curriculum in line with current industry practicesModel strict safety protocols and maintain a secure training environmentProvide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and supportMust-Have QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED5+ years of professional welding experienceHands-on capability with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored weldingExperience in oxy-acetylene torch work, plasma cutting, and brazingComfort with solderingStrong communication and interpersonal skillsPatience and empathy for diverse learning stylesTools & Technologies You’ll UseMIG, TIG, and Stick welding unitsGTAW and SMAW equipmentFlux-Cored Arc systemsRobotic and Laser welding platformsCompensation & PerksHourly pay: $32–$36, plus overtime opportunitiesWeekends offPaid instructor trainingFree tuition for you and your immediate familyMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance401(k), Paid Holidays, and PTOModern facilities with state-of-the-art tools and equipmentAbout UTI60 years of training excellenceTrusted by 35+ industry-leading brands16 campuses and 5 technical schoolsMission-driven: expanding reach and impact—one life at a timeReady to pass on your craft and see students succeed because of your guidance? Join Universal Technical Institute and help build the workforce of tomorrow.