Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads

Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads Requisition ID 2026-19446 Location US-PA-Philadelphia Seat Location Rhoads Industrial Philadelphia Trade Human Resources Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support for strategic sourcing initiatives at the Philadelphia, PA Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing at the Rhoads site. 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 a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor. Responsibilities & Duties The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 1. Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs 2. Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses 3. Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs 4. Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests 5. Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits 6. Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents 7. Supporting various course content reviews and related activities 8. Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled 9. Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork 10. Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed 11. Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics 12. Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues 13. Supporting special training projects as required 14. Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned 15. Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications 16. Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed Work Schedule The selected candidate will be assigned the following schedule: 1. General first shift hours (7:00am - 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support 2. Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends) 3. Ability to support business travel approximately 20+% annually Qualifications Required Qualifications 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. 4+ years of welding trade experience 3. 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat 4. Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal) 5. Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ...ETC) Preferred Qualifications 1. Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degrees 2. Proficient in 3 or more welding processes 3. Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT 4. Experience with various business systems i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA 5. Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote 6. Business Travel/EWA experience 7. Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies Skills Successful candidates for the position will: 1. Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments 2. Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment 3. Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills 4. Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite 5. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment 6. Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve 7. Have the ability to professionally engage with supplier staff 8. Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches Physical Qualifications Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Click here to get started. General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.