Welding Instructor/Trainer

POSITION: Welding Instructor/Trainer SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Frequent OT on Fridays) PAY RATE: $27.
00 - $30.
00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefits Package LOCATION: West Fargo, ND or Fargo, ND TrueNorth Steel is hiring a Welding Instructor/Trainer for its West Fargo (ND) or Fargo (ND) site.
This trainer will be responsible for the training and mentoring of all welding positions in the key areas of plant fabrication and then measuring the effectiveness of the program.
TrueNorth Steel offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off, among other benefits.
If your values align with ours and you’re interested in furthering your welding career, apply with TrueNorth Steel today! **All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (No longer testing for THC/cannabis) SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for training and mentoring all welding positions in the key areas of plant fabrication.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Collaborate with Site Leadership Team on the design and development of fabrication training for production new hires.
Collaborate with Site Leadership Team on the timely execution, roll-out, and overall implementation of fabrication training.
Assist with course material and training content Assist with evaluations that measure learning performance.
Closely monitor and effectively teach the fundamentals and foundational skills of shop fabrication Effectively communicate training procedures in a manner that is easily comprehended.
Motivate/engage trainees while still providing critical feedback.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Steel Fabrication ensuring that each trainee is receiving and understanding all required course material.
Conduct Weekly Training Evaluations for each trainee.
Identify where learning gaps exist and provide recommendation for improvements.
Prepare presentations, instructions, and hands-on training guidance with respect to all tools, training materials, and training delivery methods.
Training to occur in shop or classroom environment depending on the subject topic.
Serve as a “Role Model” to trainees exhibiting professional communication, humility, courtesy, safety, and respect to everyone at-all times.
Demonstrate True North Steel Values to trainees through effective leadership behaviors.
Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
Must be willing to travel to other production sites in the company.
Prompt and dependable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES CWI certification preferred (company willing to support certification for the right candidate) Five (5) years of related experience in Steel Fabrication (Welding, Fitting, and Machine Operations) preferred.
2-3 years of training or related experience preferred.
Must be able to effectively present and “deliver” complex technical material to non-technical employees in such a manner that is easily understood and identified over a period of time.
Must have excellent patience, endurance, and teaching skills.
Strong communications in oral speech, listening and focus on the learner.
Collaboration, adaptability, and organizational skills are required.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma/general equivalency diploma (GED).
Blueprint reading with complex building structure knowledge.
This position will be highly encouraged to participate in ongoing professional Learning and Development (L&D) training in the areas of curriculum design, training evaluation, and delivery methodologies.
Experience Required 5 year(s): Steel Fabrication (Welding, Fitting, and/or Machine Operation) Skills Required Attention to Detail Blueprint Reading MIG Welding Communication Preferred Teaching Giving Feedback Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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