Welding Instructor - Part Time

New Horizons Regional Education Centers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons Regional Education Centers in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Welding Instructor for part-time evenings to teach and mentor adult students in welding. The role emphasizes hands-on training and student skill development across SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW with lab supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a welding certification for structural steel and pipe, proven blueprint reading ability, and an Associate degree or related training. Schedule includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-9pm.

Qualifications

• Three years of satisfactory occupational experience within the past five years.
• Welding Certification in structural steel and pipe, and blueprint reading experience.
• Associate degree or related training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction and training to adult welding students.
• Motivate students to develop skills across welding types (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
• Operate and manage a technical welding lab under general supervision.

Skills

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

Thermal cutting

Carbon arc cutting

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or related training

Job description

Welding Instructor - Part Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942263

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Training is currently looking for a Welding Instructorwho willprovide instruction and training services toadult students in the welding field. The Welding Instructor will provide hands-on instruction, while motivating students to develop their skills in the various types of welding. Works with general supervision.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, Thermal cutting to include Carbon Arcing, Plasma Cutting and Oxy-fuel Cutting.
• Knowledge of technical field and practices, with skills in the use of technology related to welding and instruction and the ability to manage and operate a technical lab.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of satisfactory occupational experience within the past five years
• Welding Certification in structural steel and pipe. Experienced in blue print reading.
• Associate degree or related training.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25 to $30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required