Welding Trainer; Gb

Position: WELDING TRAINER (GB)
Assignment of Functions and Responsibilities:

Assess the ability of new-hire welders to weld using the MIG and TIG welding processes

Plan, coordinate, and perform training for both new hire and current welders in accordance with the needs of the business and ensure welders are trained in accordance with FVMT’s weld procedures

Create development plans for employees to improve their welding skills

Present training information to trainees with a variety of methods including theory and hands-on participation

Instruct welders on basic materials, weldability characteristics, and on welding filler metal types and characteristics

Explain the characteristics and operation of various power sources and other related equipment

Provide blueprint reading training with emphasis on welding symbols

Provide basic safety instruction in the use of equipment, troubleshooting, and demonstrating the proper use of equipment

Instruct welders in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits

Provide employee welding skill assessments to Welding supervisor and review development plans

Work closely with Welding supervisor to develop special help programs for low achievers

Maintain records of employee training

Develop and qualify weld procedures, and monitor and enforce welding code and specification requirements

Maintain quarterly welder continuity and annual vision exams

Promote, support, and reinforce FVMT’s Quality at the Source practice (QATS)
Performs annual welding practices class

Initiate purchase requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment

Maintains a clean and orderly training area

Must be able to communicate and problem solve with others in a tactful and professional manner using sound judgement

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements for Education, Skillset, Qualifications, and

Experience:

Must be a US citizen

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Welding or a related field

In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate degree in Welding Technology, and a minimum of 3-8 years of arc welding experience in a welding and metal fabrication environment or 2-5 years of experience in welding instruction in a welding and metal fabrication environment, or a combination of bothAWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 2-years teaching experience in a community or technical college welding program with a working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, and general classroom and lab practices preferred but not required

Minimum of 5-years of welding experience in a metal fabrication environment desired but not required

Working knowledge of AWS standards and practices

Accurate blueprint reading experience

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong coaching, motivation, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Specialized

Experience:

Working knowledge of NAVSEA welding specifications including Techpubs 248 and 278 is desired but not required

Experience in writing weld procedure specifications (WPS), qualifying weld procedures (PQR), and in qualifying welders to weld procedure specifications (QTR) is desired but not required

Working knowledge or experience with Miller Electric’s Open Book welder training program is desired but not required

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet, and email

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Frequently: sit, grasp/hold, fine manipulation of both hands

Occasionally: reach at shoulder, lift/carry, and walk Seldom: stand, reach below shoulder, reach above shoulder

Percent of job performed per Hours Worked:0% - 15% Seldom
16% - 33% Occasionally
34% - 65% Moderate
66% - up Frequently
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