Welding Training Lead: Build Production-Ready Welders

Advanced Exhaust Solutions; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Welding Instructor to develop and lead an internal training program that prepares new welders for work in a production environment.

The role blends classroom teaching with hands-on practice to build practical welding skills, safe work habits, and readiness for supervised production tasks. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure the training aligns with real job requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a welder in manufacturing or production.
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of welding processes MIG/GMAW, FCAW, TIG/GTAW, SMAW.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop the curriculum: Create a structured training program aligned with welding processes, materials, equipment, products, and quality standards.
• Train new welders: Provide hands-on instruction in welding fundamentals, equipment setup, material preparation, fit-up, welding techniques, and basic troubleshooting.
• Teach safe work practices: Reinforce proper use of personal protective equipment, safe equipment operation, and company safety procedures.
• Build production skills: Teach trainees to read applicable drawings and weld symbols, follow work instructions and welding procedure specifications, and use production tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
• Reinforce weld quality: Help trainees recognize common weld defects, understand acceptance criteria, and develop consistent workmanship.
• Evaluate readiness: Assess each trainee’s progress through practical demonstrations and weld evaluations. Document skills achieved, identify gaps, and recommend when trainees are ready for supervised production work.
• Provide coaching: Give clear, constructive feedback and additional instruction to trainees who need support.
• Coordinate with production and quality: Work with supervisors and quality personnel to ensure training reflects actual job requirements and supports a smooth transition to the production floor.
• Maintain the training area: Keep equipment, tools, materials, and training stations organized and ready for safe use.
• Improve the program: Update the curriculum based on trainee performance, production feedback, quality trends, and changes in company processes.

Skills

Welding

Curriculum development

Classroom and hands-on teaching

Safety training

Communication & coaching

Job description

Advanced Exhaust Solutions in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Welding Instructor to develop and lead an internal training program that prepares new welders for work in a production environment.

The role blends classroom teaching with hands-on practice to build practical welding skills, safe work habits, and readiness for supervised production tasks. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure the training aligns with real job requirements.