Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Weld School Pipe Instructor (2nd Shift) in Waterford, CT. The role trains Welding students in safety, welding processes, and related procedures, reporting to the Weld School Supervisor.

The instructor will lead hands-on practice, assess progress, enforce safety standards, and contribute to curriculum reviews. Strong communication, teamwork, and a customer-service mindset are essential for success in a fast-paced learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of pipe welding experience.
• 2+ years EB pipe welding experience.
• Preferred: teaching/instructor experience and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Instructing classroom courses related to trade work (Workmanship, Back to Basics, New Hire INDOC).
• GTAW pipe welding instruction and hands-on training assessment.
• Enforce safety rules and procedures.
• Assess student performance and document results.
• Support curriculum reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments and maintain records of tests/quizzes.
• Communicate with training shifts to coordinate work.
• Overtime as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Team player

Customer service demeanor

Multi-tasking

Leadership in classroom

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certificate/Associates degree in related field

MDD-00948 and/or MDD-01464 VT certified

NDT experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift

US-CT-Waterford

Job ID: 2026-21655

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Human Resources

CT-EB Waterford

Overview

Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated, experienced Pipe 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 adhering to additional welding procedural related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance. Possess strong verbal & written communication skills and be a self starter. Candidates must possess the ability to multi-task and interact 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 New Hire INDOC
• GTAW Pipe welding
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations
• Assessing student performance & identifying non-conformanceto policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course curriculum reviews and other related activities
• Conducting assessments as required
• Consistently and accurately grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture, understanding of training topics, and ensure record keeping requirements
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department in achieving goals and objectives along with other responsibilities as assigned
• Available for overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Have a strong will to lead and direct in a classroom environment
• Familiar with Nuclear Trade requirements
• Organized and have an excellent work ethic
• Have experience with Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Experienced working knowledge of procedures
• Ability to work 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
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong commitment to teaching 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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED
• 5+ years of pipe welding experience
• 2+ years of EB pipe welding experience

Preferred:

• 1/C Pipe Welder experience
• Prior teaching/instructor experience
• Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
• MDD-00948 and/or MDD-01464 VT certified
• NDT experience
• Orbital Pipe Welding

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.