Weld School Pipe Instructor - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Waterford, CT seeks an organized Pipe Welding Instructor for the Weld School to train students in safety, welding processes, and procedures.

You will lead hands-on sessions in GTAW pipe welding, assess student performance, enforce safety, and collaborate on curriculum reviews, while maintaining accurate records. This role requires strong communication, a self-motivated attitude, and the ability to work with a diverse student group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of pipe welding experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of EB pipe welding experience.
• Preferred: 1/C Pipe Welder experience.
• Preferred: prior teaching/instructor experience.
• Preferred: relevant certificates or degrees.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate / Associate degree

MDD-00948 VT certification

MDD-01464 VT certification

NDT experience

Orbital Pipe Welding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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

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

Skills

• 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

Physical Qualifications

Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside