Welding Instructor (part-time)

To teach students the principals of welding processes for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) also known as MIG welding; for the purposes of learning to weld aluminum. This position will instruct customized production welding processes for area employers. Sessions will cover twice a week during the day over eight-week sessions as needed.

Qualifications: A minimum of six years of experience in the welding field as an employee or as an owner of a welding related business. Or a minimum of two years of vocational training plus two years of experience in the welding field.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1.    Supervise and monitor students’ use of tools and equipment.

·       Turn on and adjust controls and settings to operate the welders.

·       Set up, operate, and tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.

2.    Give instructions to students regarding machine setup and use.

·       Correct problems by adjusting controls, or by giving directions to operators so they can correct problems.

·       Train students to read welding blueprints.

3.      Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

·       Inspect, measure or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.

4.       Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students’ knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, slides, and power points.

5.        Administer oral, written, or performance tests in order to measure progress, and to evaluate training effectiveness.

6.        Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details.

7.         Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.

8.        Determine training needs of students or workers.

9.         Conduct on-the-job training, classes, or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and/or methods of designated subjects.

10.       Develop curricula, and plan course content and methods of instruction.

11.        Train company employees to operate the welder to pass welding qualification tests.

12.       Train companies how to set up and operate welding equipment to improve their productivity.

13.       Other duties as assigned by Southwestern representatives.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt of qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, political party affiliation, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status.