Welding Career & Technical Instructor

Skilled US; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled US in Indiana is seeking a Welding Career & Technical Education Instructor to lead our welding pathway for high school students while delivering workforce-ready programming for adults and opportunity youth.

You will provide hands-on instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and oxy-fuel cutting, prepare learners for OSHA-10 and NCCER/AWS credentials, and mentor students toward apprenticeships or employment in welding and related trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid Indiana Workplace Specialist License or eligible with 5+ years welding industry experience
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to pass background check; strong classroom management and communication skills
• NCCER Instructor Certification (or willingness to obtain); AWS certification
• Experience teaching youth, adults, or mentoring apprentices; workforce development experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality welding instruction aligned to state CTE and IET standards
• Teach welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxy-fuel cutting
• Prepare learners for OSHA-10 and industry credentials
• Deliver workforce readiness curriculum to youth, adults, and opportunity youth
• Integrate math, blueprint reading, employability skills
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners

Skills

Welding expertise

Youth and adult teaching

Safety mindset

Workforce readiness facilitation

Shop-based classroom management

Mentorship

Career outcomes focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Indiana Workplace Specialist License (or eligible, 5+ years welding experience)

OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification

NCCER Instructor Certification (or willingness to obtain)

AWS certification

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

Oxy-fuel cutting

Job description

Skilled US in Indiana is seeking a Welding Career & Technical Education Instructor to lead our welding pathway for high school students while delivering workforce-ready programming for adults and opportunity youth.

You will provide hands-on instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and oxy-fuel cutting, prepare learners for OSHA-10 and NCCER/AWS credentials, and mentor students toward apprenticeships or employment in welding and related trades.