Welding Trade Instructor — Train Inmates in Welding

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Welding Trade Instructor at SCI Cambridge Springs to deliver welding instruction to inmates and oversee related training that supports facility operations. You will guide on-the-job welding activities and ensure safety and discipline with tools and materials.

The role requires four years of arc and gas welding experience or an approved welding apprenticeship, plus a path to journey-level credentials.

Qualifications

• Four years of arc and gas welding experience.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the welding trade.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey level welding work.

Responsibilities

• Training delivery: Provide classroom and on-the-job welding instruction.
• Work supervision: Direct inmate work crews and inspect welding assignments.
• Safety oversight: Maintain order, discipline, and accountability for tools and materials.
• Record keeping: Document inmate progress, attendance, and assignment details.
• Material planning: Identify, request, and inventory supplies for welding work orders.

Skills

Arc welding

Gas welding

Welding apprenticeship

Education

Approved welding apprenticeship

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Welding Trade Instructor at SCI Cambridge Springs to deliver welding instruction to inmates and oversee related training that supports facility operations. You will guide on-the-job welding activities and ensure safety and discipline with tools and materials.

The role requires four years of arc and gas welding experience or an approved welding apprenticeship, plus a path to journey-level credentials.