Welding Instructor & Training Specialist (SMAW/MCAW/SAW)

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Towers & Structures (NTS) seeks a skilled Weld Instructor to lead classroom and shop-floor training for fitters and welders, ensure weld test compliance, and support production with welding expertise at our Brigham City, UT site.

The role requires a 2-year welding degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in SMAW, MCAW, and SAW, and AWS credentials (CWI/CWE) or the ability to obtain them after employment. Strong safety, mentoring, and process-improvement focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent experience in welding.
• Experience with SMAW, MCAW and SAW welding processes.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or ability to obtain those certifications upon employment.
• Must be able to pass 2G Weld Testing.
• Competent in setting up welding and cutting equipment including auto welder.
• Knowledge of metal properties, blueprint/shop drawing interpretation, and fabrication practices.
• Ability to assess and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and shop floor training to new and current fitter(s) and welder(s).
• Administer weld qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Support production on welding related issues.
• Maintain weld certification tracker and ensure all fitters and welders are up to date.
• Perform welding equipment and flux oven calibration using amperage/voltage, wire feed speed and gas flow meter as required.
• Review welding requirements to keep NTS compliant to customer’s specifications.
• Implement and perform monthly plant audit program for all welding processes.
• Maintain continuity log/reports.
• Help reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshoot welding equipment issues.

Skills

Welding processes SMAW

Welding processes MCAW

Welding processes SAW

CWI certification

CWE certification

Safety leadership

Training & mentoring

Education

2-year welding technical degree

Job description

Nucor Towers & Structures (NTS) seeks a skilled Weld Instructor to lead classroom and shop-floor training for fitters and welders, ensure weld test compliance, and support production with welding expertise at our Brigham City, UT site.

The role requires a 2-year welding degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in SMAW, MCAW, and SAW, and AWS credentials (CWI/CWE) or the ability to obtain them after employment. Strong safety, mentoring, and process-improvement focus are essential.