Test Pipe/Structural Weld Instructor

United Group Services, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

United Group Services, Inc. seeks an experienced welding instructor to train and mentor students in pipe and structural welding.

You will teach welding techniques, blueprint reading, and fabrication fundamentals while enforcing strict safety standards in a well-equipped training shop. The role emphasizes evaluating weld quality, guiding testing preparation, and developing students for real-world industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pipe and/or structural welding.
• Experience with SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and MIG preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• AWS certifications are preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor students in welding processes.
• Teach proper welding techniques, blueprint reading, and fabrication fundamentals.
• Ensure all students follow welding safety standards and shop procedures.
• Evaluate weld quality and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with weld testing preparation and skills development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment.
• Help students build confidence for real-world industrial work environments.

Skills

Welding expertise

Blueprint reading

Teaching/mentoring

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Team orientation

Tools

SMAW

FCAW

GTAW

MIG

Job description

Position Description

Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor students in pipe and structural welding processes
• Teach proper welding techniques, blueprint reading, and fabrication fundamentals
• Ensure all students follow welding safety standards and shop procedures
• Evaluate weld quality and provide constructive feedback
• Assist with weld testing preparation and skills development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment
• Help students build confidence and prepare for real-world industrial work environments

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong background in pipe and/or structural welding
• Experience with SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and MIG processes preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience is a plus, but not required
• AWS certifications are preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and termination. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination or harassment of any kind.