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Job Title: Welding Instructor** **Job Description

As a Welding Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in developing the skills of welders and fabrication staff through hands-on instruction, coaching, and standardized training programs. Your expertise will ensure that welding practices meet safety regulations and quality standards while supporting production goals and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

+ Deliver structured training in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding processes, including proper machine setup and technique.

+ Conduct hands-on demonstrations and supervise practice sessions to build competence and confidence.

+ Create and update training materials: SOPs, manuals, visual aids, and skills checklists tailored to shop requirements.

+ Assess trainee skills through practical tests and provide constructive feedback and development plans.

+ Enforce OSHA and shop-specific safety policies; train on PPE usage and safe work practices.

+ Integrate hazard recognition, ergonomics, and proper handling of compressed gases and consumables into training.

+ Support incident prevention by coaching safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and reinforcing lockout/tagout where applicable.

+ Teach blueprint reading, welding symbols, WPS adherence, joint prep, and fit-up.

+ Ensure welds meet project specifications, code requirements, and shop tolerances.

+ Instruct on inspection methods and corrective actions.

+ Train on machine calibration, maintenance basics, and consumable selection.

+ Assist with troubleshooting common welding issues and standardize best practices.

+ Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment readiness for training.

+ Maintain training records, certifications, attendance, and skill matrices.

+ Provide performance reports and recommendations for advancement or additional training.

+ Keep current on welding technology, codes, and industry standards; incorporate updates into curricula.

+ Mentor experienced welders toward advanced certifications.

+ Partner with production leads to align training with throughput, quality, and rework reduction goals.

Essential Skills

+ Deep knowledge of various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, etc.), metallurgy, and safety standards.

+ Ability to troubleshoot welding issues and explain methods for specific applications.

+ Expertise in OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and safe handling of equipment.

+ Ability to instill a safety-first mindset in trainees and enforce proper procedures consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a community or technical college welding program preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a metal fabrication environment desired.

+ Working knowledge of AWS standards and practices.

+ Accurate blueprint reading experience.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong coaching, motivation, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet.

+ Experience with NAVSEA welding specifications including Techpubs 248 and 278 is desired.

+ Experience in writing and qualifying weld procedure specifications (WPS, PQR, QTR) is desired.

+ Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet, and email.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and wages, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Our Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, company-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance provide additional security for our employees. We also offer a 401(k) plan with employer match to help you save for the future.

Work Environment

Work in an indoor/outdoor welding and fabrication shop, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and equipment. The environment supports both individual and team-based projects, ensuring a diverse and dynamic work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chandler, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $92000.00 - $103000.00/yr.

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) & Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions made by the company

Company‑paid Life Insurance

Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance covered by the company

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.