Weld Instructor

Title: Weld Instructor

Location: Ladson, SC

Industry: Defense

Employment: Full time/Direct hire

Summary

This position is responsible for facilitating and executing training and educational courses for a tuition-based welding school and oversees all operations and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide all lectures, labs, and classroom instruction according to the required standard curriculum
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program
• Maintain a lesson plan on daily instructional events
• Instruct students in subject areas (i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operations of tools and equipment, codes and standards related to the welding program)
• Instruct students in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining employment in manufacturing
• Grading assignments, returning grades assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Merrill Institute regarding student performance and all issues related to students
• Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Director when requested or required
• Secure consumable supplies and educational materials from administrative office when needed
• Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings set by the Director or Executive Sponsor
• Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or strategic need
• In collaboration with the Director and/or Executive Sponsor, provide annual budget input, as required
• Monitor and maintain all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities
• Facilitate and execute training and educational courses for a tuition-based welding school
• Classroom responsibilities include teaching in accordance with the AWS SENSE model
• Provide quality course instruction that prepare students for entry-level welding jobs in industry
• Maintain a 90%+ annual graduation and employment rate
• Monitor student attendance and retention, documenting as required
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in work experience preferred
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Instructor (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and team building skills
• Must be able to facilitate small (1 - 5 students) to medium (6 - 14 students) size classes (class sizes may increase over time)
• The position requires high weld proficiency including advanced skills in GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW in all positions on different alloys
• Five (5) years minimal in custom manufacturing and welding experience
• Two (2) years minimum training and facilitation or management experience
• Should have a good understanding of the manufacturing / welding industry
• Must be able to demonstrate and instruct every performance test module to students from different backgrounds, ethnicity, nationalities, gender, age, religions, or disabilities in the classroom and in the lab, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations