Welding Instructor

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is seeking applications for a Welding Instructor for our Advanced Welding Program in partnership with Mountwest Community & Technical College. The position is based in Huntington at our new Welding & Robotic Welding Training Center opening late Fall 2026. The instructor will assist with both student and industry training primarily at our center but also on industry sites.

We are seeking individuals open to teaching day and evening shifts.

• Work with manufacturers to develop trainings that allow them to meet client specific welding skill needs.
• Provide training to clients – some travel required, but reimbursed to client sites.
• Provide training and certifications to individuals seeking skills enhancement.
• Assist with curriculum development and delivery for students enrolled in career skills programs.
• Assist with student pre-testing, interviews and selection; develop lesson plans.
• Instruct students on a day‑to‑day basis and evaluate student performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment; maintain inventory of supplies.
• Work with the MAMC industry advisory council to maintain industry standards.
• Ensure partner and industry satisfaction.
• Lead in developing and implementing appropriate procedures and processes to ensure the latest technologies are available.
• Lead in maintaining a safe and clean facility, assuring all safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain familiarity with new and developing manufacturing processes and materials.
• Assist industrial sector with advanced welding techniques to develop and enhance the region’s industrial capabilities.
• Maintain certifications in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and other relevant certifications as required.

OTHR – Other Off‑Campus Location

$60,000 – $70,000 – salary is commensurate on education, experience, and internal equity

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in gas tungsten arc welding.
• AWS – GTAW, AWS SMAW, and AWS – GMAW or equivalent certification.

• Associate Degree or higher preferred in related field.
• Past experience training or teaching in industry or academia.
• CWI or CWE certification.
• OSHA certifications.
• Robotic welding experience.