Welding & Fabrication Instructor

MDS Staffing; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

MDS Staffing is assisting a Rocky Mountain regional program in hiring a Welding & Fabrication Instructor. The role moves from shop floor work into a leadership position training the next generation of tradespeople.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in welding/fabrication, strong blueprint reading and safety skills, and a willingness to master CNC and digital shop tools. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a region renowned for outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
• Background in blueprint reading, cutting techniques, and shop safety protocols.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn CNC and digital shop tools.
• Strong communication with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) through lectures and hands-on shop instruction.
• Demonstrate equipment use—including CNC plasma tables and automated cutters.
• Support students with shop safety, accurate measuring, layout, and cutting.
• Utilize grading software and collaborate on curriculum development and projects.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Shop safety

CNC learning

Digital shop tools

Communication

Team player

Tools

CNC Plasma Tables

Automated Cutters

Job description

Welding & Fabrication Instructor Opportunity – Rocky Mountain Region

A well-established, reputable technical training program in the heart of the Rocky Mountains is expanding its instructional team. They’re seeking an experienced welder or metal fabricator who’s ready to move from the shop floor into a meaningful leadership role training the next generation of tradespeople.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, values a strong work ethic, and wants to make a lasting impact—without giving up the practical, hands‑on side of the job. The community surrounding this opportunity offers a blend of western character, small-town pace, and access to endless outdoor recreation—from fishing and hiking to snowmobiling and backcountry exploring.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) through both lectures and hands‑on shop instruction.

• Demonstrating equipment use—including CNC plasma tables and automated cutters.

• Supporting students with shop safety, accurate measuring, layout, and cutting.

• Utilizing grading software and collaborating on curriculum development and projects.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of professional experience in welding and fabrication.

• Background in blueprint reading, cutting techniques, and shop safety protocols.

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn CNC and digital shop tools.

• A strong communicator with a positive, team‑focused mindset.

• Industry certifications (e.g., AWS, API) are a plus, but not required.

• Able to quickly learn digital systems used in a training environment.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary range based on experience

• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, and 401(k).

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

• A role with purpose—helping shape the careers of the next generation of skilled workers.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, step into a more purpose‑driven role, and live where others vacation, this could be your next move.