Structural Welding Instructor – 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Waterford, CT is seeking a Structural Welding Instructor for the 2nd shift to train students in welding processes, safety, and workmanship. You will report to the Weld School supervisor and help qualify students.

The role requires at least 4 years welding experience and 2+ years with Electric Boat welding. Candidates should be safety-minded, capable of multi-tasking, and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years welding experience.
• 2+ years Electric Boat welding experience.
• Preferred: 1/C Welder or 3+ years EB welding experience.
• Teaching/instructor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding courses and safety basics.
• Instruct SMAW, GMAW, STAW, SAW techniques.
• Direct and Assess hands-on training with tests.
• Enforce safety rules and procedures.
• Assess student performance and nonconformance.
• Support content reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments as scheduled; grade tests.
• Communicate with Training shifts to coordinate work.
• Overtime availability as needed; train new staff.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team player

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certificate/Associates or advanced degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Waterford, CT is seeking a Structural Welding Instructor for the 2nd shift to train students in welding processes, safety, and workmanship. You will report to the Weld School supervisor and help qualify students.

The role requires at least 4 years welding experience and 2+ years with Electric Boat welding. Candidates should be safety-minded, capable of multi-tasking, and have strong communication skills.