Welding Instructor
The Welding Instructor / Training Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the company's in-house welding training program. This position combines classroom instruction with hands-on fabrication shop training to prepare entry-level and developing employees to successfully pass a 3G and/or 6G welding qualification test and basic fabrication skills within approximately 6-8 weeks.
In addition to technical instruction, the Welding Instructor directly supervises trainees and is responsible for maintaining a safe, productive, and quality-focused training environment while ensuring the program supports current business needs. This role works closely with Operations, Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Human Resources to develop skilled craftsmen capable of transitioning successfully into production and achieving or exceeding Westerman’s objectives in safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.
This position is located in our J.W. Williams facility in Casper, WY.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's in-house welding training program.
- Design structured classroom and hands-on training curricula for new employees.
- Create lesson plans, practical exercises, written tests, and performance evaluations.
- Develop training materials, presentations, visual aids, welding procedures, and standardized work instructions.
- Modify training content and schedules based on production demands, customer requirements, and business priorities.
- Establish measurable performance milestones throughout the training process.
- Maintain all trainee records, certifications, qualification results, and training documentation.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase graduation and qualification success rates.
- Assists with facility events as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Provide classroom and practical instruction in:
- Welding safety
- Shop safety practices
- PPE requirements
- Welding fundamentals
- MIG (GMAW) welding
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Codes and/or regulations related to the trade
- Proper use and maintenance of hand tools and power tools
- Overhead crane operation
- Material handling
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Basic mathematics
- Measuring and layout using tape measures and precision measuring tools
- Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
- Basic fabrication techniques
- Quality standards and workmanship expectations
Coach employees through daily practice until they are capable of successfully passing company welding qualification tests.