Welding Instructor & Certification Trainer

Energy Jobline ZR; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance packages

401k matching

PTO

Job summary

Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia/ Navy Yard area seeks a Welding Instructor to lead the training program, coordinate operational welding training, certifications, and onboarding. You will ensure QA compliance and support recruitment and onboarding of technical staff.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years welding experience, AWS/ASME/MIL code knowledge, and 3+ years in teaching or leading a team. Proficiency with MS Project and Excel is required; some mobility to coordinate apprenticeships is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; welding-focused post-secondary training.
• CWE and minimal CWI; evidence of welding qualifications; 7+ years in welding/manufacturing.
• 3+ years' experience as Welding Instructor or leading a team in an industrial environment.
• Familiar with AWS, ASME, and MIL welding codes and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of operational welding training.
• Manage QA testing, certifications and re-certifications for staff.
• Arrange materials, setups and equipment for testing and QA.
• Support onboarding of new employees and certifications.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach of potential employees and coordinate evaluations.
• Onboard new hires in collaboration with HR for relevant technical roles.
• Participate in daily training activities of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Familiarize apprentices with processes, procedures and development areas.
• Track apprenticeship documentation and ensure state agency filing.
• Coordinate with Quality/Safety and maintain records of certifications.
• Assess training needs and report training outcomes.
• Provide feedback to program participants and management.
• Make recommendations on training materials and methods.

Skills

Welding expertise

Training/instruction

Team coordination

Safety compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary college/vocational in welding

CWE Minimal CWI

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Rhoads Industries in Philadelphia/ Navy Yard area seeks a Welding Instructor to lead the training program, coordinate operational welding training, certifications, and onboarding. You will ensure QA compliance and support recruitment and onboarding of technical staff.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years welding experience, AWS/ASME/MIL code knowledge, and 3+ years in teaching or leading a team. Proficiency with MS Project and Excel is required; some mobility to coordinate apprenticeships is expected.