Instructor Welding

Just In Time Staffing; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Just In Time Staffing in Ohio seeks a Weld Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain welding training for both new hires and established welders. You will coach welders on workmanship, productivity, and adherence to welding procedures, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on welding in manufacturing, strong MIG/TIG skills, and the ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding; flux-core and robotic welding a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection.
• Experience training or mentoring others.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and maintain welding training for new hires and current welders.
• Coach welders on workmanship, productivity, and process adherence.
• Evaluate trainee progress with tests and observations.
• Create training materials and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Maintain training records and certification documentation.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE usage are followed.
• Lead progression testing and refresher training as required.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Training / coaching

Safety procedures

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical welding certificate or associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Job description:

The Weld Trainer will develop, deliver, and maintain training for new and existing welders. This role supports safe, high-quality, and efficient welding operations by training employees on welding processes, equipment setup, blueprint interpretation, quality expectations, standard work, and safety procedures.

The Weld Trainer serves as a technical resource, coach, and mentor to welding personnel while partnering with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve weld performance and consistency.

Primary Job Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and conduct welding training for new hires and existing welders across applicable welding processes.
• Provide hands‑on instruction in welding techniques, machine setup, fixture use, material preparation, weld symbols, blueprint reading, and quality standards.
• Train employees in safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout expectations, and other safety procedures.
• Evaluate trainee skill level through practical weld tests, observations, and performance assessments.
• Educate welders on interpretation and application of welding procedure specifications and AWS standards.
• Coach welders on workmanship, productivity, weld quality, rework reduction, and adherence to welding procedures specifications.
• Maintain accurate training records, certification documentation, skills matrices, and progress reports.
• Assist in welder progression testing and refresher training as required by company or regulatory standards
• Partner with production supervisors, quality personnel, and engineering to identify training needs, process issues, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and update training materials, toolbox talk micro‑lessons, job aids, and visual standards.
• Promote a positive learning environment and model professional behavior, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills/ Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on welding experience in a welding/fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG and TIG welding required; experience with flux‑cored, robotic welding, and experience welding carbon, stainless, and aluminum is a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, work instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Strong understanding of weld quality standards, visual inspection practices, and common welding defects.
• Prior experience training, mentoring, coaching, or leading others in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to employees with varying levels of experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and MS Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point. etc.)
• Ability to work independently, organize priorities, and follow through on training plans and documentation.

Education Background:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Technical certificate, apprenticeship, or associate degree in welding, manufacturing, or a related field preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Standing, Walking and Sitting for extended period of times (up to 2-3 miles per day)
• Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment
• Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance