Pipe Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Pipe Welding Instructor for the 3rd shift in the QP Training department at the North Kingstown site. You will lead welding courses, provide hands-on instruction, and uphold safety standards while evaluating student progress.

The role emphasizes classroom and shop instruction, collaboration with fellow instructors, and participation in program development to qualify the next generation of welders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years Pipe Trade Experience.
• Minimum 2 years Pipe Welding Experience.
• Qualified for 3+ welding processes (e.g., GMAW, SMAW, GTAW).
• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding-related classroom courses, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and Safety Briefs.
• Provide hands-on instruction, practice sessions, and testing for welding students.
• Enforce safety rules in training areas and during audits.
• Evaluate student performance and address nonconformance with procedures and requirements.
• Assist with content reviews and update training materials.

Skills

Safety focus

Classroom instruction

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Pipe Welding Instructor - 3rd ShiftTraining Department (QP Training - D973)

QP Training is seeking a motivated, organized, and safety-focused Pipe Welding Instructor to join our Weld School. In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and qualifying the next generation of skilled welders. If you’re passionate about training others, upholding high standards, and creating a positive learning environment, we’d love to meet you.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple welding-related classroom courses, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and Safety Briefs
• Provide hands-on instruction, practice sessions, and testing for welding students
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations - both in training areas and during deck plate audits
• Evaluate student performance and identify nonconformance with established procedures and technical requirements
• Support course content reviews and help maintain up-to-date training materials
• Conduct scheduled assessments and meet with HR Business Partners regarding student progress when needed
• Grade quizzes and tests consistently to ensure accurate knowledge capture
• Collaborate with instructors across all training shifts to coordinate work and communicate issues
• Assist with special training projects as required
• Support department goals and participate in the development of the Lifting & Handling ALC Active Learning Center

Who You Are:

• Committed to safety, quality, and procedural compliance
• Strong communicator - clear, confident, and professional
• Self-starter who can multitask and maintain an approachable, customer-service mindset
• Team player who enjoys working with diverse learners and supporting their development

Work Schedule:

• Standard 3rd shift hours: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, with flexibility to adjust as business needs change
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, when directed
• Willingness to support short-term training assignments on other shifts as needed

This position would report to the Quonset Point Facility in North Kingstown

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years Pipe Trade Experience
• Minimum of 2 years Pipe Welding Experience
• Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes (Ex. GMAW, SMAW, GTAW)
• Be able to qualify for respiratory protection

Preferred:

• Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
• Prior teaching experience
• Minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience
• Experience with AWPSS
• Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes, including mechanized, and GTAW
• MDD-00948 VT certified

Skills

Successful candidates for the Pipe Welding Instructor Position will:

• 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 neededHave 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

Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise