Welding Training Director for Marine Fabrication

NABRICO Marine Products; Gravelotte (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NABRICO Marine Products in Ashland City, TN, seeks a safety‑minded Weld School Manager to lead and develop the welding school at our barge manufacturing facility. You will design and manage welding training programs, develop curricula, and oversee qualification testing to build a skilled, production‑ready workforce.

Responsibilities include classroom and hands‑on instruction, OJT planning, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Safety, and HR to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of welding experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or marine environments.
• Two or more years in welding leadership, supervision, or training roles preferred.
• Experience developing training curricula, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop welding instructors and trainees.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, procedures, and qualifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Welding School Instructors and welder candidates in safety, attendance, and training progress.
• Oversee daily Welding School operations and onboarding priorities.
• Develop and maintain welding training programs, curriculum, and materials.
• Ensure training aligns with Welding Procedures and codes; update as standards change.
• Oversee welder qualification, testing, and continuity records.
• Coordinate OJT programs and track trainee progress to production readiness.
• Support QA, Safety, Maintenance, HR and Operations to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding Leadership

Coaching

Instructional Skills

Organizational Skills

Safety Focus

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in welding or related field

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs)

Gauges & Inspection Tools

Job description

NABRICO Marine Products in Ashland City, TN, seeks a safety‑minded Weld School Manager to lead and develop the welding school at our barge manufacturing facility. You will design and manage welding training programs, develop curricula, and oversee qualification testing to build a skilled, production‑ready workforce.

Responsibilities include classroom and hands‑on instruction, OJT planning, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Safety, and HR to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and