Structural Welding Instructor

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Factory Training (D794) seeks an organized Structural Welding Instructor for long-term travel across Focus Factory locations. The role trains supplier staff in welding processes and related topics, reporting to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing.

The candidate will participate in hands-on training, assess student performance, and ensure safety and procedural compliance while maintaining strong customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and instructional delivery skills.
• Ability to manage classroom and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Instruct multiple welding courses, including Workmanship and Safety Briefs.
• Provide oversight of embedded instructors and on-site training.
• Direct and assess hands-on training with tests and evaluations.
• Enforce safety rules and regulatory compliance during training.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural 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 and Mobile, Alabama. 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 self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties

• 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 nonconformance 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 Training team members to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Work Schedule

• Generally, 1 st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary flexibility is necessary
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%)

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat
• Ability to participate in business travel up to 75%

Preferred

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree
• Instructing/teaching experience
• VT Experience
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
• Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processes
• Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
• Proficiency with MS Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
• Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies

Skills

• Successful candidates for the Structural Welding Instructor Position will:
• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom and workshop environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
• Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedural compliance
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Ready to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• 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
• Must Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
• 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