Welding Instructor

Illinois Welding School; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Welding School is seeking a 2nd Shift Pipe Welder who can also teach. You will instruct in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW on plate and pipe in all positions, while maintaining a clean, well‑organized welding shop. You must read and follow blueprints and welding symbols and mentor students to develop hands-on skills.

The role requires several years in welding, leadership, and strong communication. We offer opportunities to test and certify students, with a focus on practical training for

Qualifications

• Ability and skill to weld pipe and plate in all positions.
• Empowers students with welding knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of welding and cutting processes.
• Read, understand and use Welding Procedure Specification sheets.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• People development and instructional abilities.
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking for a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, professional, with a positive attitude.
• Able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason during the workday.
• Must have and display leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• We Provide quality instruction for the 18+ year-old student population.
• Teaching the full range of classes in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW on plate and pipe in all positions.
• Maintaining a clean, well-organized welding shop.
• You must be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, welding symbols, and pipefitting materials.

Skills

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

WPS interpretation

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Reading comprehension

Job description

Our school motto is "Changing lives for the better, one weld at a time."

The Illinois Welding School has a 2nd Shift Pipe Welder open that is available for hire.

YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO WELD AND TEACH!

We need you to be able to weld processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW on the plate and pipe. You can either come with your recent certifications or be tested at our facility to take a 3G/4G plate and 6G pipe. You must have several years in the welding industry. Our Diploma Programs provide students with entry-level skills, knowledge, and potential certification to obtain employment in the welding trades, with a ratio of 70% hands‑on training and 30% class classroom.

Responsibilities:

• We Provide quality instruction for the 18+ year-old student population.
• Teaching the full range of classes in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW on plate and pipe in all positions.
• Maintaining a clean, well‑organized welding shop.
• You must be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, welding symbols, and pipefitting materials.

The Necessary Skills for the position are as follows:

• Ability and skill to weld pipe and plate in all positions.
• A heart for empowering students with welding knowledge.
• In‑depth understanding of welding and cutting processes.
• Ability to read, understand and use Welding Procedure Specification sheets.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• People development and instructional skills and abilities.
• Problem‑solving and multi‑tasking skills that can adapt to a changing fast‑paced environment.
• Motivated and professional, with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for all of the workday.
• Must have and display leadership skills.