Pipe Welding Instructor - Travel

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Pipe Welding Instructor for long-term travel to support supplier training at multiple Focus Factory locations. The role involves classroom and hands-on instruction across welding processes, with a focus on safety and procedural compliance.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work in dynamic teams, reporting to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and on-site Chiefs of Training while traveling.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding trade experience.
• 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat.
• Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal).
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC).
• Advanced educational coursework including certifications, Associates, or other advanced education degrees.
• Proficient in 3 or more welding processes.
• Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote).

Responsibilities

• Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs.
• Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses.
• Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs.
• 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 non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents.
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities.
• Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled.
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork.
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed.
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics.
• Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues.
• Supporting special training projects as required.
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned.
• Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications.
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates or higher

Tools

SRT/LMS

PQS

ATA

Microsoft Office

Remote technologies

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Pipe Welding Instructor - Travel

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-19450

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Human Resources

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Pipe Welding Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling.

Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at Focus Factory locations, including but not limited to: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, Alabama and others as assigned.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as 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, AWPSS and Safety Briefs
• Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses
• Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
• 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 non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Work Schedule

The selected candidate will be assigned the following schedule:

• General first shift hours (7:00am 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Ability to support business travel approximately 75+% annually

Responsibilities

Successful candidates for the position will:

• Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
• Have business travel/EWA experience
• Have strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
• Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
• Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
• Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of welding trade experience
• 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat
• Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC)

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates, or other advanced education degrees
• Proficient in 3 or more welding processes
• Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
• Experience with various business systems i. e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs i ncluding Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
• Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.