Classroom Welding Instructor

Company: Western Welding Academy (Pipe Arc Solutions LLC)

Location: Gillette, WY 82716 (in person)

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Full-time, 1st or 2nd shift available. 1st shift is Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2nd shift is 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and earns a 5% shift differential. May need to work evenings and weekends for Academy events.

Pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, plus 5% for 2nd shift

Reports to: Director of Instruction

About Western Welding Academy

Western Welding Academy is on a mission to build a better generation of blue-collar craftsmen. We are forging the next generation of skilled welders through an unwavering commitment to work ethic, accountability, and integrity. By focusing on student outcomes, we provide industry-leading education and hands-on training in a real-world environment, preparing our students to meet and exceed the demands of the welding industry.

Job Summary

The Classroom Instructor at Western Welding Academy delivers foundational welding instruction in a classroom setting. This role builds students' knowledge base, reinforces safety principles, and develops the critical thinking skills students need to succeed in the welding industry. The Classroom Instructor manages classroom activities, maintains discipline, and keeps the learning environment safe and effective.

What You'll Do

Teach the classroom curriculum

• Deliver engaging and effective classroom instruction based on the Academy's curriculum.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, presentations, and interactive learning activities.
• Give clear and concise explanations of welding principles and industry standards.
• Use different teaching methods to reach different learning styles.
• Teach students to properly read and interpret Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Provide instruction on welding processes, materials, and techniques.
• Administer and grade quizzes, tests, and assignments.

Manage the classroom and student accountability

• Run a structured and productive classroom.
• Maintain student discipline and enforce Academy policies and procedures.
• Monitor student attendance, punctuality, and behavior.
• Track student progress and identify students who need extra support.
• Support students who are struggling academically.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, progress, and assessments.
• Communicate with students and other instructors about student performance and concerns.

Safety and cleanliness

• Enforce classroom safety protocols and procedures.
• Keep the classroom and shop clean and organized, with materials and equipment stored properly.
• Conduct pre-class safety checks and report any potential hazards.

Produce a welder who can tackle anything

• Build students' understanding of welding principles and how they apply on the job.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for real-world welding challenges.
• Reinforce quality workmanship and adherence to industry standards.

Track weekly metrics

• Work performance and work ethic
• Fit and fabrication skills (student grades on spool fabrication)
• Test scores for the classes you teach

Requirements

• Related experience in training or leadership, preferably in pipe fitting.
• Strong understanding of welding principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and two forms of ID.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to reliably commute to, or relocate to, Gillette, WY before starting work.
• Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States. Western Welding Academy does not sponsor work visas or offer employment-based immigration support.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in pipe fitting.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain student discipline.
• Relevant welding certifications or qualifications.
• Experience working with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

Your pay is only part of the picture. As a full-time team member, here's the real value of working at Western Welding Academy:

• More money. An additional $5,000 per year if you have your Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate.
• Free medical option. Our Cigna HDHP is fully company-paid for you and your family. That's $0 out of your paycheck.
• Money toward your health costs. Choose the HDHP and we add $1,000 a year to your Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid life insurance. $75,000 in coverage at no cost to you.
• 401(k) with a match. We match up to 3.5% of your pay to help you build for the future.
• Dental and vision coverage through Principal at low monthly cost.
• Generous PTO from your very first day.
• Nine paid holidays, including Good Friday, Black Friday, and Christmas Eve.
• A mission that matters. Your work helps put people into life-changing careers and helps rebuild America's skilled workforce, one welder at a time.

Also offered: 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, retirement plan, vision insurance.

Before You Start

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

It is Western Welding Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.