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Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Solutions, Business Support, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Sourcing Strategy, Staff Training, Technical Writing, Testing, Training/Teaching, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support for strategic sourcing initiatives at the Philadelphia, PA Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing at the Rhoads site.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties

The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:
  • Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs
  • Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses
  • Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
  • 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 needed/scheduled
  • Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
  • Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
  • Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
  • Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues
  • Supporting special training projects as required
  • Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
  • Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
  • Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Work Schedule

The selected candidate will be assigned the following schedule:
  • General first shift hours (7:00am - 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support
  • Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
  • Ability to support business travel approximately 20+% annually


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of welding trade experience
  • 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat
  • Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
  • Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ...ETC)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degrees
  • Proficient in 3 or more welding processes
  • Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
  • Experience with various business systems i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
  • Business Travel/EWA experience
  • Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies


Skills

Successful candidates for the position will:
  • Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
  • Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
  • Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
  • Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
  • Have the ability to professionally engage with supplier staff
  • Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches


Physical Qualifications

Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet

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