Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

The Welding Instructor / Training Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the company's in-house welding training program. This position combines classroom instruction with hands-on fabrication shop training to prepare entry-level and developing employees to successfully pass a 3G and/or 6G welding qualification test and basic fabrication skills within approximately 6-8 weeks.

In addition to technical instruction, the Welding Instructor directly supervises trainees and is responsible for maintaining a safe, productive, and quality-focused training environment while ensuring the program supports current business needs. This role works closely with Operations, Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Human Resources to develop skilled craftsmen capable of transitioning successfully into production and achieving or exceeding Westerman's objectives in safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.

This position is located in our J.W. Williams facility in Casper, WY.

Responsibilities

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's in-house welding training program.
• Design structured classroom and hands-on training curricula for new employees.
• Create lesson plans, practical exercises, written tests, and performance evaluations.
• Develop training materials, presentations, visual aids, welding procedures, and standardized work instructions.
• Modify training content and schedules based on production demands, customer requirements, and business priorities.
• Establish measurable performance milestones throughout the training process.
• Maintain all trainee records, certifications, qualification results, and training documentation.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase graduation and qualification success rates.
• Assists with facility events as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Provide classroom and practical instruction in:

• Welding safety
• Shop safety practices
• PPE requirements
• Welding fundamentals
• MIG (GMAW) welding
• Plasma cutting
• Oxy-fuel cutting
• Grinding and finishing
• Codes and/or regulations related to the trade
• Proper use and maintenance of hand tools and power tools
• Overhead crane operation
• Material handling
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Basic mathematics
• Measuring and layout using tape measures and precision measuring tools
• Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
• Basic fabrication techniques
• Quality standards and workmanship expectations

Coach employees through daily practice until they are capable of successfully passing company welding qualification tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment required.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a welding instructor, trainer, or technical educator required.
• Must pass required facility-specific weld tests prior to certifying other welders.
• Experience developing formal training programs required.
• Experience in creating instructional materials and presentations required.
• Previous experience with welding qualification testing required.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple functions and maintain strong organizational skills required.
• Strong initiative, self-awareness and demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient required.
• Extreme attention to detail and analytical skills required.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills required.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team is required. Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships at all levels required.
• Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.
• Ability to make formal presentations preferred.
• Driving is an essential function of the job; clean driving record required.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and climb throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see, speak, and hear.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift (10 – 12 hours).
• Must be able to handle physical repetitive work.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Work in indoor fabrication shop environments in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Ability to demonstrate welding and fabrication techniques.
• Wear required PPE including welding helmet, respirator (when required), gloves,…