Structural Welding Instructor – 2nd shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a structured Welding Instructor for the Weld School in Waterford, CT. You will train students in welding safety, processes, and related requirements, reporting to the Weld School Supervisor.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, safety compliance, and effective communication across shifts, with overtime as needed. Prior teaching experience is a plus, and proximity to EB work sites is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years welding experience required.
• 2+ years Electric Boat welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Instructing classroom courses related to trade work (Workmanship, Back to Basics, Safety Briefs).
• Instructing SMAW, GMAW, STAW, SAW welding processes.

Skills

Organized

Safety focused

Strong communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Leadership in classroom

Proficient with Word/Excel

Welding theory & practice

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certificate/Associates or advanced degree

MDD-00948 VT certification

NDT experience

Job description

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.

The 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

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

Skills

• 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

Physical Qualifications

Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Noise, Outside