Structural Welding Instructor — Hands-On Training Leader

General Dynamics Corporation; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Philadelphia is seeking a Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support at the Rhoads site. This role trains supplier staff in welding processes and related courses, with a strong focus on safety and procedural compliance.

The instructor will lead classroom and hands-on training, oversee embedded instructors, and coordinate with Focus Factory Leadership to assess student performance. A welding background and teaching ability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of welding trade experience.
• 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat.
• Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal).
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC).

Responsibilities

• 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 team members to advance work & communicate issues.
• Supporting special training projects as required.
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned.
• Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications.
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Teaching experience

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Philadelphia is seeking a Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support at the Rhoads site. This role trains supplier staff in welding processes and related courses, with a strong focus on safety and procedural compliance.

The instructor will lead classroom and hands-on training, oversee embedded instructors, and coordinate with Focus Factory Leadership to assess student performance. A welding background and teaching ability are essential.