Welder Trainer | Welding Instructor | Mentor Skilled Trades Talent

Location: Ashland City, TN |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A leading manufacturer serving the inland marine transportation industry is seeking a Welder Trainer / Welding Instructor to join their team in Ashland City, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced welder who enjoys mentoring, coaching, and helping others develop their skills. Whether coming from a manufacturing environment, a welding school, a community college, or years of hands-on welding leadership, this role allows the right candidate to make a lasting impact by developing the next generation of skilled welders.

The position is based primarily within the company's dedicated welding training facility. No travel required.

• Provide hands‑on welding instruction and coaching for new and current employees
• Train welders on FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting, and air‑carbon‑arc gouging processes
• Conduct classroom and shop‑floor training covering welding safety, welding processes, welding symbols, blueprints, and visual acceptance criteria
• Evaluate welding performance and inspect weld quality
• Maintain training, testing, qualification, and certification records
• Troubleshoot welding techniques and assist trainees in developing proper welding practices
• Support welding procedure qualification and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help maintain welding equipment, calibration records, continuity records, and related documentation
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, craftsmanship, and continuous learning

• Strong background in FCAW, SAW, and SMAW welding processes
• Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and communicate effectively with others
• Experience reading welding symbols, blueprints, work instructions, and welding procedures
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, ABS, or similar welding standards
• Familiarity with weld inspection tools and quality requirements
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to quality workmanship

• Background as a welding instructor or educator
• Experience as community college or technical school welding faculty
• Experience as a welding supervisor or lead
• Senior welders looking to transition into a training‑focused role
• Manufacturing professionals with extensive welding experience and a passion for mentoring others
• Retired or semi‑retired welders interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise

This role offers the chance to help people learn, take pride in quality workmanship, and leave a lasting impact on the next generation of skilled trades professionals.