Steelworker Apprentice/Advance Instructor

Goldbelt, Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Steelworker Apprentice/Advance Instructor to provide training at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, MS. This role demands a minimum of 10 years of experience in steelworking/welding, proficiency in various welding techniques, and the ability to teach effectively. The instructor will cover critical topics such as construction mathematics, blueprint reading, and welding processes. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of steelworker/welding experience.
• Shall be a skilled welder with documented experience in metal identification.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide training in construction mathematics and various welding techniques.
• Instruct trainees on blueprint reading and steel fabrication.
• Conduct materials estimating and reinforcing steel placement.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Welding techniques

Blueprint interpretation

Rigging methods

Instructional skills

Job description

Overview

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

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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.