Welding Technician: 3rd Shift for Defense Manufacturing

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Shift differential

Job summary

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia seeks a Welding Technician to support the ATDM program, delivering hands-on training that prepares students for defense manufacturing roles.

You will work with the Welding Instructor to assist in classroom and lab activities, prepare materials, manage supplies, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic, shift-based environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with welding processes and materials such as SMAW, GMAW and GTAW.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply technical math in welding contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist welding instruction in classroom and lab settings.
• Support students during hands-on welding and fabrication activities.
• Prepare training materials, tools, and workspace for instruction.
• Order and maintain welding supplies and consumables for program operations.
• Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, and shop organization.
• Uphold safety procedures and promote best practices in welding.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

Blueprint reading

Technical math

Communication

Teamwork

Diversity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia seeks a Welding Technician to support the ATDM program, delivering hands-on training that prepares students for defense manufacturing roles.

You will work with the Welding Instructor to assist in classroom and lab activities, prepare materials, manage supplies, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic, shift-based environment.