Welding & Fabrication Instructor - Tuition Reimb

Ranken Technical College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and

Pet Insurance

Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long‑

Disability

Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care 


Employee Assistance Program (Free)

Tuition reimbursement up to $2000/yr

403(b) with matching (day one)

Pension Plan (after 5 years)

PTO: 20 days/year

Holidays: 10 paid + Winter Break

Job summary

Ranken Technical College invites applications for a Welding and Fabrication Technology instructor. The role covers teaching theory and lab classes, ensuring shop safety, and maintaining equipment.

You will also help develop curriculum, participate in governance, and mentor students across diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate has an associates degree with welding experience and strong communication, planning, and instructional skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Welding and Fabrication with at least 5 years of experience.
• Certificate in Welding and Fabrication with at least 7 years of experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to weld with SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions.
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing welding and fabrication, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Skills

Teaching & labs

Safety compliance

Student motivation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Welding SMAW

Welding GMAW

Welding GTAW

Mechanical repairs

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in Welding & Fabrication

Certificate in Welding & Fabrication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ranken Technical College invites applications for a Welding and Fabrication Technology instructor. The role covers teaching theory and lab classes, ensuring shop safety, and maintaining equipment.

You will also help develop curriculum, participate in governance, and mentor students across diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate has an associates degree with welding experience and strong communication, planning, and instructional skills.