Welding Instructor & Maintenance Supervisor II

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides classroom, shop, and field welding instruction for NYC Transit employees, ensuring safe, code-compliant work. Instruction covers SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes with hands-on training and assessment.

The role requires extensive welding knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to develop materials, maintain records, and coordinate with multiple departments to support ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience working for a major railroad or transit authority installing, maintaining, and repairing track.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Current MTA employees must have at least one year of service in their current role.
• Commit to the role for a minimum of one year to support operations continuity.

Responsibilities

• Instruct welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and oxy-fuel as applicable to NYCT work.
• Teach use, inspection, adjustment and maintenance of welding equipment.
• Provide welding safety training, PPE, fire prevention and safe shop practices.
• Evaluate employee performance through exams, practicals, and weld tests.
• Keep training records, attendance, results, and progress up to date.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, safety and training groups on needs.
• Perform related instructional and supervisory duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Metal fabrication

Welding codes

Weld inspection

Safety rules

Communication

Training development

Documentation

Tools

Welding machines

Torches

Grinders

Plasma cutters

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides classroom, shop, and field welding instruction for NYC Transit employees, ensuring safe, code-compliant work. Instruction covers SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes with hands-on training and assessment.

The role requires extensive welding knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to develop materials, maintain records, and coordinate with multiple departments to support ongoing operations.