Pipefitting Instructor

Job Details; Rebecca Plantation (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA, seeks an experienced Pipefitting Instructor to deliver hands-on instruction in pipefitting, safety, equipment operation, and industry practices. This full-time faculty role reports to the Associate Dean of Energy & Advanced Technologies and aims to prepare students for skilled trades careers.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of pipefitting experience, knowledge to teach multiple courses, and a commitment to student success and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional pipefitting experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach a variety of pipefitting courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective instructional techniques and a student-centered approach.
• Computer proficiency and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, inclusion, and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in pipefitting for credit and non-credit courses.
• Teach safe and proper use of tools, equipment, supplies, and fitting procedures.
• Inspect student work and assess the quality, accuracy, and strength of pipefitting projects.
• Complete fitting inspection and student progress documentation.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, assignments, assessments, and demonstrations aligned with approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment.
• Ensure classroom, laboratory, equipment, and instructional technology are operational.
• Provide timely feedback, tutoring, advising, and mentorship to students.
• Help students prepare for employment, certification, licensure, and continued education.
• Build relationships with business and industry partners to support workforce opportunities.
• Participate in program advisory committees, recruitment and retention activities, college events, professional development, and required meetings.
• Teach welding courses when qualified and assigned.
• Work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on course and program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER Core certification

OSHA certification

Certified Welding Inspector credential

Teaching experience (college/high school)

Welding experience/instructional qualifications

Job description

Job no: 495677
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Thibodaux, LA, Schriever, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Technical, Education

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $67,948 - $91,358 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver engaging, hands‑on instruction in pipefitting for credit and non‑credit courses.
• Teach safe and proper use of tools, equipment, supplies, and fitting procedures.
• Inspect student work and assess the quality, accuracy, and strength of pipefitting projects.
• Complete fitting inspection and student progress documentation.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, assignments, assessments, and demonstrations aligned with approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and industry‑relevant learning environment.
• Ensure classroom, laboratory, equipment, and instructional technology are operational.
• Provide timely feedback, tutoring, advising, and mentorship to students.
• Help students prepare for employment, certification, licensure, and continued education.
• Build relationships with business and industry partners to support workforce opportunities.
• Participate in program advisory committees, recruitment and retention activities, college events, professional development, and required meetings.
• Teach welding courses when qualified and assigned.
• Work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on course and program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 36 months of professional pipefitting experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach a variety of pipefitting courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective instructional techniques and a student‑centered approach.
• Computer proficiency and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, inclusion, and student achievement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCCER Core certification.
• OSHA certification.
• Certified Welding Inspector credential.
• Teaching experience at the college or high school level.
• Welding experience or instructional qualifications.

NCCER Core or OSHA certification may be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Why This Role Matters:

This role plays a vital part in developing the skilled workforce that powers our region’s industries. By sharing real‑world pipefitting expertise and hands‑on training, you will help students gain the technical skills, safety knowledge, and confidence needed for successful careers in the skilled trades.
Bring your pipefitting experience to the classroom and help build the workforce of tomorrow.

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Fletcher is seeking an experienced Pipefitting Instructor to provide hands‑on instruction in pipefitting, safety, equipment operation, and industry practices. This role is ideal for an accomplished pipefitter who is passionate about sharing practical knowledge and supporting student success. This full‑time faculty role reports to the Associate Dean of Energy & Advanced Technologies.

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System