Welding Instructor

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver high-quality classroom and hands-on instruction for the Welding Technology Program. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of experience in welding and a strong passion for teaching.

The ideal instructor will prepare students for entry-level positions by teaching essential welding skills, safety practices, and professionalism. This role requires strong communication abilities and the capability to work effectively with diverse adult learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience in welding.
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes and safety standards.
• Ability to teach both lecture and hands-on instruction.
• Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction.
• Supervise students during lab/shop activities for safety.
• Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean and organized welding lab.

Skills

Welding processes knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machines

Cutting tools

Grinders

Fabrication equipment

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) and welding safety standards, blueprint reading, 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 preferredExperience in vocational, technical, or postsecondary education

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