Weld School Instructor - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat is the world’s foremost designer and builder of nuclear submarines, the most complex machines made by man. The company’s industry leadership extends back over a century to 1899 when it produced the U.S. Navy's first commissioned undersea warship. Today, Electric Boat prides itself on being the premier shipbuilding company in the industry. We develop and apply state of the art technology to the design and construction of nuclear powered submarines. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees, we have successfully taken submarine technology to a new level.

Job Description

The primary duties of this position entail:

• Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses.
• Directing multiple, hands on welding training using multiple materials.
• GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW.
• Maintain a Culture of Safety.
• Supporting various lesson plan updates and related activities.
• Assessing student performance and identifying noncompliance to policies, procedures and technique sheets.
• Supporting special training projects as required.
• Support On the Job Training (OJT) activities.
• Available for overtime as needed.

Required:

• 3 years welding experience
• 2 years pipe welding experience
• High School Diploma / GED 
• Must have a strong history of procedural compliance and safe work practices.
• Must be able to speak in front of large groups and maintain control of a classroom.
• Must be able to assign students training tasks and enforce policies and procedures.
• Must be able to evaluate student progress and work with Operations management.
• Must be able to easily adapt to changing responsibilities, act on own initiative, possess strong communication skills and be a team player.

Preferred:

• Experience with Mechanized welding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Prior Classroom/OJT instructing experience

Skills: 

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Embraces change and new ideas
• Organized and strong work ethic