Pipe Welding Instructor - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Pipe Welding Instructor for their Training Department in North Kingstown, RI. This role involves instructing multiple welding-related courses, assessing student performance, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of pipe welding experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to safety. Flexibility to work shifts as needed is essential, with responsibilities including hands-on training and course evaluations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Pipe Welding Trade experience.
• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Instruct multiple Welding courses including safety and workmanship.
• Assess and grade student performance and tests.
• Enforce safety rules during training.
• Support training projects as needed.

Skills

Prioritization and multitasking

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service commitment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate, Associates or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Training Department 973– Pipe Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift

QP Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self‑motivated Pipe Welding Instructor for the Training School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.

The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety, various welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to safety and procedure compliance, be a self‑starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also possess the ability to multi‑task with a friendly, approachable customer‑service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:

• Instructing multiple Welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, MDD-01464, and Safety Briefs
• Directing and assessing hands‑on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as scheduled
• Meeting with HR Business Partners regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required

• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Support QP’s development and implementation of the Lifting and Handling ALC Active Learning center.
• Will be supporting Nuclear Structural training and Nuclear Structural training for Welders.

Work Schedule – The selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule:

• General 1st shift hours (6:00am – 2:30 pm with flexibility to adjust hours as necessary to support business need
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• The individual must be flexible to support short term training assignments on all shifts as needed

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Pipe Welding Trade experience
• Possess a High school diploma or GED
• Be able to qualify for respiratory protection as required

Preferred:

• Possess a Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
• Prior experience teaching
• Experience with AWPSS
• Qualified in VT acceptance criteria MDD-01464

Skills

Skills:

• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer‑service, safety & procedure compliance
• Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Reaching

Environmental Attributes

• Hot
• Inside