Structural Welding Instructor

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling.

Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at Focus Factory locations, including but not limited to: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL and Mobile, Alabama.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

• Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs
• Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses
• Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Work Schedule

• Generally, 1 st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary flexibility is necessary
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat
• Ability to participate in business travel up to 75%

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree
• Instructing/teaching experience
• VT Experience
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
• Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processes
• Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
• Proficiency with MS Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
• Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies