Welding Instructor

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on shop training within the Welding Technology Program. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment by teaching welding processes, blueprint reading, safety, and jobsite professionalism.

The ideal candidate has strong welding expertise, industry experience, and a passion for teaching adult learners in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience in welding, fabrication, structural welding, pipe welding, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes (SMAW, MIG, FCAW; TIG preferred) and weld symbols.
• Ability to teach both lecture and hands-on technical instruction; strong communication and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction in line with approved curriculum and objectives.
• Supervise students during lab activities to ensure safe practices at all times.
• Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations, exams, projects, and performance assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and performance records; provide mentorship as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to administration.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Structural welding

Pipe welding

Welding safety

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Welding processes

Teaching

Classroom management

Adult learners

High school diploma

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AWS certification

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Welding Instructor who is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on shop training to students enrolled in the Welding Technology Program. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment in welding and fabrication by teaching core welding processes, blueprint reading, metal fabrication, safety practices, and jobsite professionalism.

The ideal candidate is a skilled welding professional with strong technical knowledge, hands-on industry experience, and a passion for teaching adult learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and learning objectives
• Teach students foundational and advanced welding concepts, including:
• • Welding safety and OSHA compliance
  • Shop safety and proper PPE usage
  • Blueprint reading and welding symbols
  • Measurement, layout, and shop mathematics
  • Metal preparation and fabrication techniques
  • Oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG)
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG), if applicable
  • Weld inspection and quality control
  • Joint design, weld positioning, and troubleshooting
  • Basic pipe and structural welding applications
• Demonstrate proper operation of welding machines, cutting tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment
• Supervise students during lab/shop activities to ensure safe practices at all times
• Monitor and correct unsafe behaviors immediately
• Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations, exams, projects, and performance assessments
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student performance records
• Provide academic support, coaching, and mentorship to students needing additional assistance
• Reinforce professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and workplace expectations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding lab and classroom
• Report equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and safety concerns to administration

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience in:
• • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Structural welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Manufacturing or industrial welding environments
• Strong knowledge of:
• • Multiple welding processes (SMAW, MIG, FCAW; TIG preferred)
  • Welding safety standards
  • Blueprint reading and weld symbols
  • Fabrication and metalworking practices
  • Weld quality and inspection methods
• Ability to teach both lecture and hands-on technical instruction
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills for attendance, grading, and communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching, mentoring, apprenticeship training, or workforce development experience
• American Welding Society (AWS) certification preferred (e.g., Certified Welder or CWI)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Experience in vocational, technical, or postsecondary education preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout classroom and shop for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely demonstrate welding and fabrication techniques
• Comfortable working in an industrial shop environment with heat, sparks, noise, fumes, and heavy equipment

Company Description

The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is a leading trade school dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in various skilled trades. With over 12 years of experience in career-oriented education, PTTI prepares students for rewarding careers in Welding, Automotive, and Central Processing Sterilization Industries.

Company Description

The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is a leading trade school dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in various skilled trades. With over 12 years of experience in career-oriented education, PTTI prepares students for rewarding careers in Welding, Automotive, and Central Processing Sterilization Industries.