Instructor - Metal Fabrication​/Welding

Job Description

Through leadership by example, provide instruction, administer authentic assessments, and foster an active learning environment focused on student foundational competence, success, retention, and completion.

• Develop and maintain course curriculum, aligning it to departmental, state, and other applicable standards and outcomes.
• Plan, deliver, and facilitate student learning, including providing ongoing quality feedback to students.
• Assess student attainment of learning outcomes and critical life skills (both formative and summative) at the course, program, and college levels.
• Collect, report, analyze, and use data to support continuous improvement at the course, program, and college levels.
• Use technology to facilitate student learning, college processes, and personal productivity.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate as a productive member of a team.
• Maintain college learning resources and equipment.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development, maintain occupational competency, and ensure knowledge of current laws and regulations related to the profession(s) in which instruction is provided.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of programmatic discipline, curriculum development, effective teaching/learning principles, and evaluation.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills—oral, written, active listening, and non‑verbal cues.
• Strong customer service skills which include working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage time, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively integrate technology into instructional delivery and assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to work and improve processes and systems.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Intermediate proficiency with computer software applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentation programs, and familiarity with video‑conferencing and technologies associated with adult‑centric teaching and learning.

• Proficiency in each of the four primary welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW).
• Oxy‑fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and carbon arc cutting.
• Setup and fixturing.
• Weld procedure specifications (WPS).
• Demonstrating safe work practices.
• Reading blueprints, welding symbols, and producing welding blueprints.
• Performing final part inspections and identifying quality welding issues.

• Sheet metal and structural steel fabrication.
• Bending, cutting, forming, punching, rolling, and shearing metal.
• Welding and metal finishing.
• Setting up and operating a press brake.
• Demonstrating safe work practices.
• Reading blueprints, welding symbols, and producing welding blueprints.
• Performing final part inspections and identifying quality welding issues.

• 10 years (20,000 hours) of documented work experience within the welding or metal fabrication trades; must be active in the trade at the time of hire.
• Attain and maintain a WTCS teaching certificate.
• Post‑secondary education related to the field of Welding or Metal Fabrication.

The Metal Fab and Welding Instructor supports the Department of Manufacturing Technologies and is available to start on Monday, July 27th, 2026. This position requires Wisconsin residence.

This is a full‑time instructor position on a flexible year‑round calendar. Teaching assignments include variable hours, including days, evenings, and/or weekends.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, supplemental life, and flex spending accounts.
• Generous time‑off and holiday schedule.
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement and tuition waivers).
• Well‑being activities to support personal and professional well‑being.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment‑based visa sponsorship.