Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides classroom, shop, and field welding instruction for NYC Transit employees, ensuring safe, code-compliant work. Instruction covers SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes with hands-on training and assessment.

The role requires extensive welding knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to develop materials, maintain records, and coordinate with multiple departments to support ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience working for a major railroad or transit authority installing, maintaining, and repairing track.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Current MTA employees must have at least one year of service in their current role.
• Commit to the role for a minimum of one year to support operations continuity.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and oxy-fuel as applicable to NYCT work.
• Teach use, inspection, adjustment and maintenance of welding equipment.
• Provide welding safety training, PPE, fire prevention and safe shop practices.
• Evaluate employee performance through exams, practicals, and weld tests.
• Keep training records, attendance, results, and progress up to date.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, safety and training groups on needs.
• Perform related instructional and supervisory duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Metal fabrication

Welding codes

Weld inspection

Safety rules

Communication

Training development

Documentation

Tools

Welding machines

Torches

Grinders

Plasma cutters

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor

First Date: 10/16/2026
LastDate: 10/30/2026
Filing: Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Operations Support (VP’s Office) / Operations Training
Reportsto:Sr. Director – Track, Infrastructure & Maintenance
Worklocation: TBD
Hours of Work:As required
Vacancies:1

ONLYCURRENTMTA/NYCTTRANSITPERMANENTMAINTENANCESUPERVISORSARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION AND TO APPLY.

The MS II Welding Instructor provides classroom, shops, and field instruction to new and incumbent NYC Transit employees in welding, and related maintenance activities. Ensure employees develop the technical skills necessary to safely perform assigned work in accordance with NYCT rules, specifications, welding procedures, safety requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Responsibility:

• Provides instruction in applicable welding processes, including SMAW/Stick, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes, as applicable to NYCT work.
• Teaches proper use, inspection, adjustment, and maintenance of welding machines, torches, grinders, plasma cutters, and related equipment.
• Provides instruction on welding safety, PPE, fire prevention, ventilation, hot-work requirements, and safe shop practices.
• Evaluates employee performance through written examinations, practical demonstrations, welding tests, and observation of work.
• Identifies deficiencies and provides corrective instruction, coaching, and remedial training.
• Ensures training activities are conducted in accordance with NYCT rules, procedures, safety standards, and approved curriculum.
• Maintains accurate training records, attendance, examination results, qualification records, and employee progress.
• Inspects and maintains training equipment, tools, materials, and work areas to ensure readiness and safety.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating welding training materials, lesson plans, practical exercises, and qualification standards.
• Provides refresher and supplemental training when changes to equipment, procedures, rules, or work practices require additional instruction.
• Coordinates with maintenance, engineering, safety, and training personnel concerning technical requirements and employee qualification needs.
• Performs other related instructional and supervisory duties as assigned.

Compensation:

1 st Entrance$110,381.00 USD

2 nd Entrance$111,951.00 USD

3 rd Entrance$115,888.00 USD

• Extensive knowledge of welding and metal fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of welding codes, specifications, inspection requirements, and accepted welding practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain complex welding procedures clearly to employees with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and identify common welding defects.
• Knowledge of NYCT safety rules, procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop practical, hands-on training exercises.
• Ability to maintain accurate training documentation and evaluate employee performance objectively.

Educationand Experience:

Five yearsof full-time-satisfactoryexperienceworking for amajorrailroad or transit authorityinstalling, maintaining,andrepairing track; at least one(1) year ofthisexperience musthave beeninasupervisory capacity.

To be considered for this position, current MTA employees must have at least one year of service in their current role. Eligibility to interview also requires maintaining a satisfactory record in performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

The candidate selected for this position is expected to commit to the role for a minimum of one (1) year to support operations continuity and team effectiveness.

Other Information:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:
MTA and itssubsidiary andaffiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, includingwith respect toveteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities,including military service members, to apply.