Structural Welding Instructor — Hands-On Training Leader

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Factory Training is seeking an organized Structural Welding Instructor to support training at the Rhoads Focus Factory in Philadelphia, PA. The role will report to the on‑site Chief of Training and involves delivering classroom and hands‑on welding courses, ensuring safety, and advancing student performance.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication, a safety mindset and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of welding trade experience.
• Ability to participate on business travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs.
• Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses.
• 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 and identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents.
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities.
• Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled.
• Managing class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork.
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed.
• Consistently grading tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics.
• Communicating with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issues.
• Supporting special training projects as required.
• Supporting the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree / advanced coursework

Job description

Focus Factory Training is seeking an organized Structural Welding Instructor to support training at the Rhoads Focus Factory in Philadelphia, PA. The role will report to the on‑site Chief of Training and involves delivering classroom and hands‑on welding courses, ensuring safety, and advancing student performance.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication, a safety mindset and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.