Pipe Welding Instructor - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat

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Overview

Training Department - Pipe Welding Instructor - 3rd Shift

QP Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Pipe Welding Instructor for the Training School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.

The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety various welding process and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties -
The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:

Instructing multiple Welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, Back to Basics and Safety Briefs

Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests

Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits

Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents

Supporting various course content reviews and related activities

Conducting assessments as scheduled

Meeting with HR Business Partners regarding student performance as needed

Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics

Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Support QP's development and implementation of the Lifting and Handling ALC Active Learning center

Work Schedule
- The selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule:

General 3rd shift hours (11:00 pm - 7:30 am with flexibility to adjust hours as necessary to support business need

Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)

The individual must be flexible to support short term training assignments on all shifts as needed

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years Pipe Welding Trade Experience

Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes

Be able to qualify for respiratory protection

Preferred:

Certificate, Associates or advanced degree

Prior teaching experience

Minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience

Experience with AWPSS

Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes, including mechanized, and GTAW

MDD-00948 VT certified

Skills

Successful candidates for the Pipe Welding Instructor Position will:

Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects

Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes

Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance

Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required

Physical Qualifications
Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise

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