Structural Welding Instructor

Job Description

Overview

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling.

Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at Focus Factory locations, including but not limited to: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL and Mobile, Alabama.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and 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, AWPSS and Safety Briefs

Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses

Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs

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 needed/scheduled

Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork

Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed

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

Communicate with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

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

Work Schedule

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

Generally, 1st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary flexibility is necessary

Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)

Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%)

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience

Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat

Ability to participate in business travel up to 75%

Preferred

Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree

Instructing/teaching experience

VT Experience

Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ...ETC)

Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processes

Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT

Proficiency with MS Office products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc

Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies

Skills

Successful candidates for the Structural Welding Instructor Position will:

Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments

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

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve

Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes

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

Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Ready to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities

Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner

Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches

Must Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications

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