Weld Program Instructor / Welder

Purpose

Welding Instructors serve as role models for students and are responsible for maintaining a safe,

respectful,and professional learning environment. These standards outline the expectations for

conduct and performance to ensure consistency, professionalism, and the highest level of training

quality within the Weld School, a division of The RISE Group, Inc.

1. Professional Conduct

• Instructors are expected to act in a professional manner at all times, both in and outside of

the classroom or lab setting.

• All interactions with colleagues, students, and leadership should reflect respect, courtesy, and

professionaIism.

• Personal conflicts or disagreements are to be managed privately and constructively. Raising one's

voice, using profanity, or engaging in confrontational behavior is not acceptable.

• Instructors are expected to demonstrate maturity, fairness, and sound judgment in all workplace

interactions.

2. Communication and Collaboration

• Team members must engage with one another in a cordial, cooperative, and solutions-oriented

manner.

• Concerns or differing opinions should be addressed tactfully and productively, focusing on

problem-solving rather than criticism.

• Complaints or workplace concerns must be directed to Program Leadership or Human Resources,

rather than discussed in front of students or peers in a disruptive way.

3. Student Relationships and Conduct

• Instructors must maintain professional boundaries with students at all times.
• Socializing with students outside of work, including off-duty meetups, personal messaging, or

social media contact, is strictly prohibited while enrolled in the program.

• All communication with students should be appropriate, respectful, and related solely to their

training anti development .

4. Safety and Compliance

• Instructors must lead by example in strictly adhering to all safety policies and procedures,

including proper use of PPE, equipment, and lab safety standards.

• Unsafe behaviors, rule violations, or near misses must be reported immediately to leadership.
• The safety of students, staff, and the facility is the highest priority.

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5. Student Strike System

• The student point system must be applied consistently and fairly across all instructors and

cohorts, please refer to "Strike Flow Chart" documentation for further clarity.

• Instructors are responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and complete student performance

records and attendance logs.

• Grade inflation, favoritism, or inconsistent scoring practices undermine program integrity and

will not be tolerated .

6. Cell Phone and Personal Device Use

• Personal cell phone use during instructional time should be limited to emergencies only, and

must occur in the break room, or other permitted area outside of the classroom or lab.

• Frequent or prolonged use of personal devices during work hours is disruptive and can pose a

safety risk due to inattentiveness.

• Instructors should model the same focus and attentiveness expected of their students.

7. Adherence to Policies and Procedures

• Instructors are expected to comply with all company and program policies, including but not

limited to workplace conduct, safety, and ethical standards.

• Failure to adhere to these standards may result in corrective action, up to and including

termination of employment.

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.