Welding Trainer & Mentor (TIG Stainless) – Growth & Impact

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 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.