Welding Instructor

Job Title: Welding Instructor (2nd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on coaching and mentoring students to build the skills and confidence needed to secure employment in the welding field. The Welding Instructor prepares and delivers all lecture, laboratory, and hands-on instruction according to the established curriculum, following current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation standards. The instructor maintains detailed lesson plans for daily instructional activities, tracks student attendance and retention, and completes all grading responsibilities promptly, including evaluating assignments, returning graded work, and assigning final grades in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction in alignment with the required welding curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, learning objectives, and evaluation mechanisms to ensure consistent and high-quality instruction.
• Develop and maintain a daily lesson plan that clearly outlines instructional events and hands-on activities.
• Monitor and document student attendance and retention, and report as required by administration.
• Grade assignments, tests, and projects, return graded work to students, and assign final course grades within required timeframes.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled office hours or by appointment, offering guidance and tutoring as needed.
• Advise students on school policies, academic expectations, and satisfactory performance standards.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Lead Welding Instructor regarding classroom activities, student progress, and instructional needs.
• Submit written requests for current textbooks, supplies, and equipment needs to the Lead Welding Instructor.
• Monitor and maintain all welding equipment and supply inventory in secure, locked facilities.
• Submit purchase orders to the purchasing department for all necessary instructional and shop items.
• Secure consumable supplies and educational materials from the administrative office as needed to support instruction.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times while representing the school and interacting with students.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with administration regarding any issues related to students or classroom operations.
• Maintain professional expertise to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars, reading current professional literature, and participating in online courses.
• Ensure that students follow catalog guidelines and program policies on a daily basis.
• Attend all mandatory meetings scheduled by the corporate office.
• Serve on committees, such as curriculum development and student retention, as assigned based on expertise and campus needs.
• Demonstrate and teach welding techniques in TIG, MIG, stick, and flux core processes to various skill levels of students.
• Use and teach proper interpretation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and blueprints in a training environment.
• Model strong customer service skills in working with students and lead by example in holding students accountable to program expectations.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to weld using TIG, MIG, stick, and flux core processes.
• Strong understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to teach their application.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and the ability to explain welding symbols and joint configurations.
• Capability to demonstrate and instruct welds in positions such as 3G, 4G, and 6G.
• Experience in refinery and/or field welding using TIG and stick processes.
• Experience in manufacturing welding using MIG and flux core processes.
• Ability to provide student-focused customer service, including coaching, mentoring, and support.
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide students and hold them accountable to safety, attendance, and performance standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office for basic administrative tasks such as documentation, communication, and record keeping.
• Accurate data entry skills for tracking attendance, grades, and inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in both field and shop welding environments, allowing for real-world examples and practical instruction.
• Comfort working in a high-activity training shop with numerous welding booths operating simultaneously.
• Ability to participate in curriculum development and retention initiatives through committee work.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including seminars, online courses, and current industry literature.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Organizational skills for managing lesson plans, equipment inventory, and supply requests.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a stable 40-hour work week, access to benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization focused on hands-on technical education. The culture emphasizes student success, professional development, and collaboration among experienced, student-focused instructors. Team members work in a setting designed for high-impact learning, using real-world tools and facilities that support meaningful, skills-based training.

Work Environment

The role is based in a 15,000-square-foot immersive training facility designed for practical, high-impact welding education. Instructors teach in a dedicated classroom and a large shop environment featuring approximately 75 individual, state-of-the-art welding booths equipped with real-world tools. The shop area is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures reflect seasonal conditions. The environment is active and industrial, with multiple welding stations operating simultaneously. A professional appearance is expected at all times to maintain a credible and respectful learning atmosphere.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Current benefits available as a full-time employee

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.