Steelworker Apprentice/Advance Instructor

Nisga'a MOSTT, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Nisga'a MOSTT, LLC seeks a Steelworker Apprentice/Advance Instructor to support the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, MS. You will provide apprentice training in welding, sheet metal layout, and steelwork, under the Advanced Steel Worker School program.

Responsibilities include teaching welding processes, pattern development, and pipe layout, plus in-depth instruction on welding supervision, standards, safety, and documentation. A strong background in steel fabrication is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of steelworker/welding experience.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Experience with GMA/GTA/SMAW welding and reading welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Provide apprentice level training in construction mathematics, blueprint reading and basic layout.
• Train in welding, sheet metal fabrication and pre-engineered buildings including installation/maintenance of doors.
• Instruct on welding supervision concepts, welding standards, inspection, safety and record-keeping.
• Teach steelworker pattern development and layout for ductwork and pipe transitions.
• Cover SMAW on structural steel and on pipe, with appropriate welding techniques.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Welding techniques

Blueprint interpretation

Rigging and hoisting

Instructional skills

GMA welding

GTA welding

SMAW

Sheet metal layout

Oxy-acetylene brazing

Tools

Welding kit (NMCB A-711-0030)

Power tools

Job description

Job Locations

US-MS-Gulfport

Requisition ID

2025-15990

Number of Openings

1

Category

Instructional

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Dedicated to serving those who defend the US and warfighters, Nisga'a MOSTT offers Military Operations support and Specialized Tactical Training (MOSTT). Nisga'a MOSTT's services include aviation and military training, cybersecurity, intelligence gathering and analysis, and simulation and exercise support, as well as aviation flight logistics support and unmanned aerial vehicle support.

Summary:

The Steelworker Apprentice/Advance Instructor will provide support for the Naval Construction Training Center located in Gulfport, MS. Instructor personnel are designated by the command for the Advanced Steel Worker School.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide apprentice level training in construction mathematics, blueprint reading and basic layout, gas welding equipment, gas cutting, gas welding and brazing, silver brazing, vertical and flat arc welding, reinforcing steel, and fiber line.
• Provide apprentice level training in basic sheet metal layout, pattern development, fabrication, and pre-engineered buildings including installation and maintenance of doors.
• Provide entry level training in (this course is currently under development and will replace both the SW Class A Block 0 and Block 1 courses. Updated data will be provided when it come available.
• Provide in-depth instruction for course covers the necessary knowledge and skills to perform as a Welding Supervisor. Training includes review of management systems for welding supervisors, requirements of welds, detailed descriptions of welding processes, welding metallurgy, welding symbols, welding instructions, welding economics, the application of welding standards, welding inspection, health and safety, weld reports and records.
• Provide in-depth instruction for steelworker trainees with the knowledge and skills required for pattern development and lay-out for sheet metal ductwork, to include square to round transitions, intricate and compound angles; 3 piece 90 degree elbow fabrication; lay-out and cut selected ductwork transitions to include elbows, branch connections, "T" and "Y" joints and end caps for pre-fabricated and one-off sheet metal ductwork pieces.
• Provide in-depth instruction to steelworker trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and interpret construction prints and specifications, conduct material estimating of reinforcing steel from construction prints, create reinforcing steel bend schedules, and provide skills in cutting, bending, tying, and placing reinforcing steel. In addition, the trainee will utilize hand and power tools to cut and bend reinforcing steel to construction specifications. This course is a module of the Steelworker (SW) Advanced Pipeline (A-711-0030).
• Provide in-depth instruction knowledge and skills to Steelworkers to perform Oxy-acetylene Brazing, Cutting and Welding (OAW) on brass, copper and mild carbon steel given construction prints and specifications; equipment set-up; material selection and preparation; position welding to include horizontal, vertical and overhead; types of welds to include square groove butt, single "V" groove and fillet. This course is a module of Steelworkers (SW) Advance Pipeline (A-711-0030).
• Provide knowledge and skills to Steelworkers in pipe-lay-out with steel squares, calculate welding offsets, use of pipe lay-out tools such as a contour marker, centering head, magnetic pipe levels and prefabricated pipe wrap-around; layout and cut selected pipe transitions to include elbows, branch connections, "T" and "Y" joints and end caps on mild steel pipe. This course is a module of Steelworker (SW) Advanced Pipeline (A-711-0030).
• Provide the knowledge and skills to Steelworkers to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on structural steel given construction prints and specifications; equipment set-up; material selection and preparation; position welding to include horizontal, vertical and overhead; types of welds to include square groove butt, single "V" groove and fillet.
• Provide the knowledge and skills to Steelworkers to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on structural steel pipe given construction prints and specifications; equipment set-up; material selection and preparation; position welding to include horizontal, vertical and overhead; types of welds to include square groove butt, single "V" groove and fillet.Provide the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, set-up, and maintain all items in the NMCB Combination Electric Arc Inert-Gas Welding Kit, perform gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals up to and including 3/8-inch thickness, including selection of welding wire and method.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in structural steel fabrication, welding techniques, and blueprint interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of rigging and structural assembly methods.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy construction standards and training protocols.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills, with the ability to teach diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of steelworker/welding experience.
• Shall be a skilled welder with documented experience in metal identification. Experience with Gas Metal Arc (GMA) welding, Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding, read and interpret welding symbols, braze and solder, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), operate and maintain power shears, lay out, erect, inspect and test riggings and hoisting devices at a masters level or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching or mentoring experience is highly desirable.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.