Weld Trainer

Westerman, Inc; Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee-owned Company

Job summary

Westerman, Inc. is seeking a Weld Trainer to develop and implement core welding training for new and current employees.

The role partners with Quality to meet safety, customer service, and productivity goals, and to track training compliance and process improvements. Responsibilities include onboarding and cross-training programs, evaluating welder qualifications, and coordinating with Operations and Quality to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years welding experience in manufacturing environment.
• Basic safety training.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Understanding of weld procedure specifications and variables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and dependable with excellent attendance.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain onboarding program for new welders.
• Develop, implement and maintain cross-training program for existing welders.
• Instruct welders in math, drawing interpretation, and use/maintenance of tools and equipment; know codes/regulations.
• Test and evaluate welder performance qualifications.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan, prioritize, and complete projects while adapting to demand.
• Coordinate with Plant Operations and Quality to identify training needs.
• Maintain safe working environment and communicate effectively with all departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Mathematical skills

Reading documents

Welding procedure knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Reliability

Problem solving

Job description

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.SUMMARYThe Weld Trainer is responsible for developing and implementing core operational weld training for new employees as well as re-training of current employees as required. This individual will deliver training through pre-set delivery methods and will also work collaboratively with the Quality department in order to achieve or exceed Westerman’s objectives in safety, customer service, quality and productivity. The Weld Trainer will also be responsible for tracking employee training, ensuring employees adhere to all compliance policies and providing recommendations to management for process improvement.RESPONSIBILITIESRegular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.Develop, implement and maintain an on-boarding program for new weldersDevelop, implement and maintain a cross-training program for existing weldersInstruct welders in subject areas of mathematics, drawing interpretation, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes and/or regulations related to the tradeTests and evaluates achievement of welder in technical knowledge and trade skills to include welder performance qualifications.Work strategically with Operations to plan, prioritize, and complete projects and other assigned tasks, while flexing the workforce as needed to support operational demands.Work collaboratively with Plant Operations and Quality departments to identify training needs on an individual basis.Provide safe working environmentCoordinates and communicates effectively with all departments.Other duties as assigned.BENEFITS401(k) matchingHealth insuranceHealth Savings AccountVision insuranceDental insuranceLife insuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityPaid time offParental leaveEmployee-owned CompanyQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIREMENTSWelding: 4-5 years in manufacturing environment/ production environment.Basic safety training.Intermediate math skills and ability to read a tape measure required.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Understanding of weld procedure specifications, essential variables and best practices for weldingStrong communicational skills (written and verbal)Ability to interact in a positive manner with management and other employees to achieve goalsStrong leadership abilityDependable and reliable (Excellent attendance record)Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.Basic computer skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift (10 – 12 hours).Must be able to handle physical repetitive work.Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 70 pounds.Must have a strong range of motion.Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend repetitively.Must be able to see, speak, and hear.Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters (inside vessels).Must be physically able to crawl in and out of vessels.Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.