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

Responsibilities for this Position

Structural Welding Instructor 2nd shift

US-CT-Waterford

Job ID: 2026-21688

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Human Resources

CT-EB Waterford

Overview

Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for the Weld School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.

This Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety, various welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:

• Instructing various classroom courses related to trade work such as Workmanship, Back to Basics and Safety Briefs
• SMAW, GMAW, STAW, SAW
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as scheduled
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Available for overtime as needed

Applicants must be available for ALL shifts

Responsibilities

• Organized and have an excellent work ethic
• Experience working to procedures
• Experience working in a changing environment. Must be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, possess strong communication skills and be a team player.
• Ability to work as part of the team
• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience with various computer programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance
• Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED
• 4+ years welding experience
• 2+ years Electric Boat welding experience

Preferred:

• 1/C Welder or 3+ years of EB welding experience
• Prior teaching/instructor experience
• Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
• MDD-00948 VT certified
• NDT experience

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.