Weld School Instructor

Kelvion Products Inc; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Products Inc. in Catoosa, OK seeks a Weld School Instructor to elevate welding standards and safety across our manufacturing operations.

You will design training, teach MIG/TIG/Stick/FCAW, develop curricula, assess trainees, and partner with engineering to meet production quality goals. AWS/ASME certification support and hands-on coaching are also included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or instructing welders.
• Knowledge of welding codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver welding training programs for new hires, apprentices, and welders across multiple facilities.
• Instruct MIG, TIG, Stick, and FCAW welding techniques.
• Develop curriculum aligned with industry standards and certification requirements.
• Evaluate trainee performance through practical assessments and written exams.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and promote best practices in welding operations.
• Maintain welding equipment and training facilities with a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to align training with production needs and quality standards.
• Support certification processes such as AWS, ASME, or company-specific qualifications.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Curriculum design

Training and mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification preferred

Technical degree

Tools

Welding equipment knowledge

AWS/ASME codes knowledge

Job description

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Weld School Instructor

Full Time Indirect Catoosa, OK, US

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is instrumental in elevating welding standards, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering technical excellence throughout our manufacturing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Design and deliver welding training programsfornew hires, apprentices, and experienced welders across multiple facilities.
• Instruct on various weldingtechniquesincluding MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Develop curriculum and training materialsaligned with industry standards, company procedures, and certification requirements.
• Evaluate trainee performancethrough practical assessments and written exams, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocolsand promote best practices in welding operations.
• Maintain welding equipment and training facilities, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teamsto align training with production needs and quality standards.
• Support certification processessuch as AWS, ASME, or company-specific qualifications.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or instructing welders.
• Proficiency in multiple welding processes and techniques.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Educator (CWE) certification is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or welding certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial settingor equivalent experience with training and curriculum designin an industrial environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.