Welding Instructor (Salaried)

Welding Instructor (Salaried)

Salary

$53,000.00 - $66,300.00 Annually

Location

Ogden, UT

Job Type

Salaried Exempt

Job Number

202500416

Division

Instructional Services

Department

107800 - Welding

Opening Date

04/08/2026

Closing Date

4/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Summary

The Welding Instructor will be assigned to instruct students enrolled in the Ogden-Weber Technical College's (OWTC) Welder Production Program. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical instruction in production welding. To include gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and other various welding skills. The incumbent works under the direction of the Welding Coordinator/Instructor. The incumbent will work closely with other program faculty members supporting student success measures of completion, placement, and licensure.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining verification of student competency completion and other student records. The incumbent will work closely with the Program Coordinator in developing curriculum, partnerships with local employers, and educational partners in support of programmatic and student success. The incumbent is expected to participate in college-wide and programmatic marketing events, serve on college teams, and to complete yearly professional development to increase technical expertise.

Essential Functions

1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean, and productive learning environment; maintain student records to include verification of attendance and completion of competencies.

2 .Work closely with the program coordinator to develop new curriculum and instructional methodologies to increase student success.

3. Meet programmatic and accrediting body goals for student completion, placement, and licensure.

4. Advise students in the areas of program and college expectations, appropriate work behavior, and dress standards. Assist counselors, administration, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student success.

5. Maintain contact with area employers, seek and implement feedback to continuously improve program curricula and training facilities to meet industry standards in support of completion, placement, and licensure.

6. Assist the program coordinator with maintaining program budgets and program assets.

7. Complete assignments within established timelines, attend programmatic and college team meetings, college marketing events, and participate in programmatic accreditation.

8. Work cooperatively with the college community and with all college stakeholders and represent the college community in a professional manner.

9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum of four years of a combination of related work experience and post-secondary education in welding to include a minimum of two years of work experience as a production welder.

2. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as other computer software applications.

Education and Experience Preferred:

1. Preference will be given to those individuals that have teaching and curriculum development experience.

2. Preference will be given to those individuals who have completed a post-secondary Welding program and/or an associate's or bachelors degree in a related field.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work requires physical exertion. Will require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for extended periods of time.

2. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, etc.

Additional Information

WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, plus one evening shift per week (Monday-Thursday) 12:00 PM-9:00 PM.

CONDITIONAL OFFER: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

FMLA General Notice:

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Español - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf

01

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of the application process, you must upload your resume to your application profile, and all responses to the application and supplemental questions must be fully supported by your resume or work history; responses such as "see resume" or "see previous response" are not acceptable. The information you provide must accurately support your selected answers and may be verified, with documentation required if necessary. You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attest that all information provided is honest, accurate, and complete. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in termination of employment.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

How many years of professional work experience do you have as a welder (production or industrial welding)?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years of experience

03

How many years of post-secondary welding education or formal training have you completed?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Do you have experience in teaching and/or curriculum development?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft Office (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic - can create, edit, and save documents
• Intermediate - can use formulas, create presentations, manage calendars
• Advanced - can create templates, pivot tables, manage shared resources
• Expert - can train others, troubleshoot, and manage team workflows

06

Are you able to meet the physical requirements of this role, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working safely around operating machinery?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Ogden-Weber Technical College

Address 200 N Washington Blvd

Ogden, Utah, 84404

Phone (801) 627-8329

(801) 627-8406

Website http://www.otech.edu