Welding Trainer & Mentor

CHL Systems; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Stable, family-owned manufacturing

Job summary

CHL Systems is seeking an experienced Welding Trainer & Mentor to guide newly hired welders and apprentices, focusing on TIG welding of stainless steel with MIG as needed. You will deliver hands‑on demonstrations, evaluate progress, and coach on quality, fabrication practices, and safe work habits.

The role reports to the Welding Supervisor and emphasizes developing technicians from Apprentice to Welder I/II while maintaining high workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive welding and fabrication experience, or equivalent demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Advanced TIG welding skills, particularly with stainless steel, and working knowledge of MIG welding.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication methods, finishing requirements, and weld quality.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate welding techniques and explain technical instructions to developing welders.
• Ability to assess skill levels, identify areas for improvement, and provide practical coaching and feedback.
• Knowledge of welding safety procedures, PPE, inspection methods, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Train newly hired welders and apprentices through structured onboarding, hands‑on demonstrations, and individual coaching.
• Teach TIG welding techniques, primarily on stainless steel, and provide MIG welding instruction as needed.
• Demonstrate welding equipment setup, fit‑up, welding methods, and finishing techniques.
• Teach employees to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, take measurements, and follow fabrication requirements.
• Assess welding skills, track training progress, identify skill gaps, and provide constructive feedback.
• Help develop training checklists, competency assessments, and individual training plans.
• Identify recurring weld defects and teach corrective techniques to improve workmanship and quality.
• Reinforce safe welding practices, proper equipment operation, and PPE requirements.
• Work with the Welding Supervisor to support progression from Apprentice to Welder I and Welder II.
• Perform limited welding demonstrations and technical support activities as needed

Skills

TIG welding (stainless steel)

MIG welding

Read blueprints & welding symbols

Welding safety procedures

Communication & coaching

Training & mentoring welders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical welding certification or equivalent training

Job description

CHL is more than just a place of business. All of our employees become part of a team that values individual opinions, nurtures talent, and provides opportunities to achieve success. Walk around our office, plant, or assembly areas and you will encounter numerous individuals that have called CHL their home away from home for 10, 20, or even 30+ years! Employees are treated to company events throughout the year – employee appreciation breakfast, company picnic, safety incentives, Christmas party, and more!

We are proud to provide our employees with a benefits program that offers choices designed to meet their individual and family needs. Each year we review our benefit plan to continually provide a comprehensive benefits package at an affordable cost for our employees and their families.

CHL Systems is seeking an experienced Welding Trainer & Mentor to help newly hired welders and apprentices develop the skills and confidence to work independently. This hands‑on role focuses primarily on TIG welding of stainless steel, with additional MIG welding instruction as needed.

Working closely with the Welding Supervisor, you’ll provide practical training, demonstrate proper techniques, evaluate progress, and coach developing welders on quality, fabrication practices, and safe work habits.

Why Join CHL Systems?

• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match
• Stable, family‑owned manufacturing company with 65+ years in business
• Collaborative environment with direct access to company leadership
• Opportunity to share your welding expertise and help develop the next generation of skilled welders

What You’ll Do

• Train newly hired welders and apprentices through structured onboarding, hands‑on demonstrations, and individual coaching
• Teach TIG welding techniques, primarily on stainless steel, and provide MIG welding instruction as needed
• Demonstrate welding equipment setup, fit‑up, welding methods, and finishing techniques
• Teach employees to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, take measurements, and follow fabrication requirements
• Assess welding skills, track training progress, identify skill gaps, and provide constructive feedback
• Help develop training checklists, competency assessments, and individual training plans
• Identify recurring weld defects and teach corrective techniques to improve workmanship and quality
• Reinforce safe welding practices, proper equipment operation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Work with the Welding Supervisor to support progression from Apprentice to Welder I and Welder II
• Perform limited welding demonstrations and technical support activities as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Typically 8+ years of progressive welding and fabrication experience, or equivalent demonstrated technical proficiency
• Advanced TIG welding skills, particularly with stainless steel, and working knowledge of MIG welding
• Strong understanding of blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication methods, finishing requirements, and weld quality
• Ability to clearly demonstrate welding techniques and explain technical instructions to developing welders
• Ability to assess skill levels, identify areas for improvement, and provide practical coaching and feedback
• Knowledge of welding safety procedures, PPE, inspection methods, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical welding certification or equivalent training
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to less‑experienced welders
• Work takes place primarily in a manufacturing environment and designated welding training areas
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling small tools, and visual inspection of welds
• Occasional stooping, bending, or repositioning to observe or demonstrate techniques
• Manual lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds; heavier materials and equipment are handled with approved mechanical assistance or designated personnel
• Close vision, depth perception, and color vision are used when inspecting welding quality
• Exposure to welding fumes, airborne particles, noise, vibration, and moving machinery; appropriate PPE, ventilation, and safety procedures are required

About CHL Systems

For more than 65 years, CHL Systems has designed and manufactured custom automation, material handling, and engineered equipment solutions for customers across the food, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries.

Our work brings together engineering, fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and field expertise to build custom solutions around each customer’s needs. As a family‑owned company, we value craftsmanship, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and long‑term relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

CHL Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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