Welding Instructor
21 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description We are looking for a Welding Instructor who is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on shop training to students enrolled in the Welding Technology Program. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment in welding and fabrication by teaching core welding processes, blueprint reading, metal fabrication, safety practices, and jobsite professionalism. The ideal candidate is a skilled welding professional with strong technical knowledge, hands-on industry experience, and a passion for teaching adult learners. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Deliver classroom and hands-on shop instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and learning objectives, • Teach students foundational and advanced welding concepts, including:, • Welding safety and OSHA compliance, • Shop safety and proper PPE usage, • Blueprint reading and welding symbols, • Measurement, layout, and shop mathematics, • Metal preparation and fabrication techniques, • Oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting, • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick), • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG), • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG), if applicable, • Weld inspection and quality control, • Joint design, weld positioning, and troubleshooting, • Basic pipe and structural welding applications, • Demonstrate proper operation of welding machines, cutting tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment, • Supervise students during lab/shop activities to ensure safe practices at all times, • Monitor and correct unsafe behaviors immediately, • Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations, exams, projects, and performance assessments, • Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student performance records, • Provide academic support, coaching, and mentorship to students needing additional assistance, • Reinforce professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and workplace expectations, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding lab and classroom, • Report equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and safety concerns to administration Required Qualifications • Minimum 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience in:, • Welding, • Fabrication, • Structural welding, • Pipe welding, • Manufacturing or industrial welding environments, • Strong knowledge of:, • Multiple welding processes (SMAW, MIG, FCAW; TIG preferred), • Welding safety standards, • Blueprint reading and weld symbols, • Fabrication and metalworking practices, • Weld quality and inspection methods, • Ability to teach both lecture and hands-on technical instruction, • Strong communication and classroom management skills, • Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds, • High school diploma or GED required, • Basic computer skills for attendance, grading, and communication Preferred Qualifications • Prior teaching, mentoring, apprenticeship training, or workforce development experience, • American Welding Society (AWS) certification preferred (e.g., Certified Welder or CWI), • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred, • Experience in vocational, technical, or postsecondary education preferred Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout classroom and shop for extended periods, • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Ability to safely demonstrate welding and fabrication techniques, • Comfortable working in an industrial shop environment with heat, sparks, noise, fumes, and heavy equipmentCompany DescriptionThe Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is a leading trade school dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in various skilled trades. With over 12 years of experience in career-oriented education, PTTI prepares students for rewarding careers in Welding, Automotive, and Central Processing Sterilization Industries.The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is a leading trade school dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in various skilled trades. With over 12 years of experience in career-oriented education, PTTI prepares students for rewarding careers in Welding, Automotive, and Central Processing Sterilization Industries.