Weld Training Specialist I

Yackandandah Community Development Company; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

401K match

HSA/FSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Internal referral bonus opportunities

Shift differentials

Overtime potential

Paid on the job training

Certification sponsorships

Career growth

We do fun things, plus more!

Job summary

Keel USA is seeking a Weld Trainer I to support the Weld Training School. You will administer basic weld testing, coach trainees, and help with daily training operations, focusing on foundational welding instruction and documentation.

This role requires knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW basics, plus readiness to pursue the VT Level II through in-house training. You will work in a safety-conscious environment with 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in FCAW, GMAW (Spray and Pulsed), SMAW, and introductory GTAW.
• In-house OJT to obtain ASNT TC1-A VT LEVEL II within 8 months to a year.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
• Education or training understanding of welder training and testing.
• English and metric measurement systems preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and basic weld testing techniques.
• Foundational understanding of assembly, fabrication, or construction.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic weld testing for pre-hire candidates and employees under defined processes and supervision.
• Provide verbal and hands-on training support for welding trainees on paperwork, documentation, and introductory welding techniques.
• Support general operational tasks within the Weld Training School.
• Follow and promote corporate safety policies and maintain a clean and organized workspace following 5S standards.
• Demonstrate proper use of common measuring tools (tape measures, scales, rulers, calipers, micrometers).
• Assist in identifying potential manufacturing or quality issues and elevate them appropriately.
• Record test data accurately and maintain required documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, punctuality, initiative, and dependable work habits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding processes knowledge

ASNT VT Level II

Basic computer skills

Education or training in welding

English & metric measurement

Welding symbols & weld testing

Fabrication knowledge

Clear verbal and written communication

Education

ASNT TC1-A VT LEVEL II

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Keel USA is seeking a Weld Trainer I to support the Weld Training School. You will administer basic weld testing, coach trainees, and help with daily training operations, focusing on foundational welding instruction and documentation.

This role requires knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW basics, plus readiness to pursue the VT Level II through in-house training. You will work in a safety-conscious environment with 5S standards.