Instructor Welding Technology

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Welding Technology Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction in the Welding Technology Program. You will prepare students for entry-level employment by teaching welding processes, blueprint reading, safety practices, and jobsite professionalism, while supervising lab activities and ensuring safe practices.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of verifiable welding industry experience and may hold AWS

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of verifiable industry welding experience (welding, fabrication, structural welding, pipe welding) in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes (SMAW, MIG, FCAW; TIG preferred) and welding safety standards.
• Ability to teach both lecture and hands-on technical instruction; excellent communication and classroom management for adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and learning objectives.
• Teach welding concepts including safety, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and shop mathematics.
• Supervise lab activities to ensure safe practices and monitor student progress through assessments and records.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Welding safety

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Teaching adults

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AWS certification (optional)

Job description

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Instructor Welding Technology

Philadelphia, PA, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $34.00 Hourly

We are looking for a Welding Instructor who is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on shop training to students enrolled in the Welding Technology Program. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment in welding and fabrication by teaching core welding processes, blueprint reading, metal fabrication, safety practices, and jobsite professionalism.

The ideal candidate is a skilled welding professional with strong technical knowledge, hands‑on industry experience, and a passion for teaching adult learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on shop instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and learning objectives
• Teach students foundational and advanced welding concepts, including:
• Welding safety and OSHA compliance
• Shop safety and proper PPE usage
• Blueprint reading and welding symbols
• Measurement, layout, and shop mathematics
• Metal preparation and fabrication techniques
• Oxy‑fuel cutting and plasma cutting
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG)
• Flux‑Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Weld inspection and quality control
• Joint design, weld positioning, and troubleshooting
• Basic pipe and structural welding applications
• Demonstrate proper operation of welding machines, cutting tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment
• Supervise students during lab/shop activities to ensure safe practices at all times
• Monitor and correct unsafe behaviors immediately
• Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations, exams, projects, and performance assessments
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student performance records
• Provide academic support, coaching, and mentorship to students needing additional assistance
• Reinforce professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and workplace expectations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding lab and classroom
• Report equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and safety concerns to administration
• Work with Career Services to ensure students are workforce ready

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience in:
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Structural welding
• Pipe welding
• Manufacturing or industrial welding environments

Strong knowledge of:

• Multiple welding processes (SMAW, MIG, FCAW; TIG preferred)
• Welding safety standards
• Blueprint reading and weld symbols
• Fabrication and metalworking practices
• Weld quality and inspection methods
• Ability to teach both lecture and hands‑on technical instruction
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills for attendance, grading, and communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching, mentoring, apprenticeship training, or workforce development experience
• American Welding Society (AWS) certification preferred (e.g., Certified Welder or CWI)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Experience in vocational, technical, or postsecondary education preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout classroom and shop for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely demonstrate welding and fabrication techniques
• Comfortable working in an industrial shop environment with heat, sparks, noise, fumes, and heavy equipment