Training Department – Structural Welding Instructor 

QP Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for the Training School.   This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.

The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety various welding process and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements.  Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills.  Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

• Willing to travel to support offsite training such as Neit.
• Instructing multiple Welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, Back to Basics and Safety Briefs 
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as scheduled
• Meeting with HR Business Partners regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required

• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Support QP’s development and implementation of the Lifting and Handling ALC Active Learning center.

Work Schedule – 

• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• The individual must be flexible to support short term training assignments on all shifts as needed

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 3 years of Welding Trade experience 
• Have a minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience 
• High School Diploma
• Internal candidates must work outside of Groton Operations (Casciano)

Preferred

• Certificate, Associates or advanced degree  
• Prior experience teaching 
• Experience with AWPSS 
• MDD-00948 VT certified 
• Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes, including mechanized welding 
• Be able to qualify for respiratory protection as required

Skills

• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance
• Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required