Job Description

The Welding Technician/Trainer will be responsible for conducting welder performance testing and providing high-quality training in welding and cutting techniques to new and existing employees. This position will involve both classroom instruction and hands-on training in the shop, ensuring that all personnel are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform welding tasks to the highest standards.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Training and Instruction : * Develop, implement, and deliver comprehensive welding training programs for employees at various skill levels. * Provide hands-on training in various welding techniques, including SAW, FCAW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, and Carbon Arc Gouging . * Teach safety protocols and best practices for working with welding equipment, materials, and in the shop environment. * Assess trainee performance and provide feedback and corrective guidance to ensure skill development and safe practices. * Conduct refresher training on various aspects of welding techniques. * Facilitate and instruct a blueprint reading training program . * Stay current with advancements in welding techniques, equipment, and safety regulations to ensure training is relevant and up to date.
• Curriculum Development : * Design and update welding training materials and manuals to reflect the latest industry standards and technologies. * Stay current with advancements in welding techniques, equipment, and safety regulations to ensure training is relevant and up to date.
• Welder Performance Qualifications: * Conduct and monitor welder performance qualification tests * Process welder test coupons by performing visual and destructive testing (side bends) * Send / receive coupons for radiographic inspection * Track, Log, and update welder performance qualifications and matrix chart * Send receive procedure qualification weld coupons to 3rd party weld laboratory for testing
• Monitoring and Evaluation : * Conduct practical and written tests to evaluate trainee skills and knowledge. * Monitor trainees’ progress and ensure they meet performance standards before advancing to production tasks. * Maintain accurate records of training completion and certifications, and provide to HR.
• Safety Compliance : * Ensure all training environments comply with OSHA and plant-specific safety regulations. * Promote a culture of safety by leading by example and reinforcing safe work habits among trainees.
• Collaboration: * Work closely with the plant’s leadership and production teams to identify training needs and gaps. * Provide recommendations for improvements in welding processes and techniques to increase productivity and quality.
• Equipment Management : * Oversee the maintenance and proper use of welding equipment and tools in the weld school. * Ensure that all equipment is in working order and available for training purposes.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ****

• Strong knowledge of welding safety standards and practices.
• Strong welding skills - using SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW, and Carbon Arc Gouging processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to break down complex welding techniques into understandable training modules.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook , Teams, Office, etc..)

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited welding program or equivalent OTJ experience welding in a heavy fabrication shop.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy fabrication and welding, with expertise in various welding methods (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW , and GTAW etc.).
• Previous teaching or training experience is highly preferred.

Licenses or Certifications Required

• CWI/CWE certification is preferred, or the ability and pre-requisites to obtain the certification.
• OSHA 10/30-hour certification is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.