Pipe Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat

  • North Kingstown, Rhode Island
  • 30+ days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Physical Qualifications: Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Acids or Alkalis, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise Skills: Successful candidates for the Pipe Welding Instructor Position will: Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Overview:

 

Pipe Welding Instructor – 3rd Shift
Training Department (QP Training – D973)

 

QP Training is seeking a motivated, organized, and safety‑focused Pipe Welding Instructor to join our Weld School. In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and qualifying the next generation of skilled welders. If you’re passionate about training others, upholding high standards, and creating a positive learning environment, we’d love to meet you.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

 

• Lead multiple welding-related classroom courses, including Workmanship, Back to Basics, and Safety Briefs
• Provide hands-on instruction, practice sessions, and testing for welding students
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations—both in training areas and during deck plate audits
• Evaluate student performance and identify nonconformance with established procedures and technical requirements
• Support course content reviews and help maintain up-to-date training materials
• Conduct scheduled assessments and meet with HR Business Partners regarding student progress when needed
• Grade quizzes and tests consistently to ensure accurate knowledge capture
• Collaborate with instructors across all training shifts to coordinate work and communicate issues
• Assist with special training projects as required
• Support department goals and participate in the development of the Lifting & Handling ALC Active Learning Center

 

Who You Are:

 

• Committed to safety, quality, and procedural compliance
• Strong communicator—clear, confident, and professional
• Self-starter who can multitask and maintain an approachable, customer-service mindset
• Team player who enjoys working with diverse learners and supporting their development

 

Work Schedule:

 

• Standard 3rd shift hours: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am, with flexibility to adjust as business needs change
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, when directed
• Willingness to support short-term training assignments on other shifts as needed

 

This position would report to the Quonset Point Facility in North Kingstown

 

 

Qualifications:

Required:

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years Pipe Trade Experience 
  • Minimum of 2 years Pipe Welding Experience
  • Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes (Ex. GMAW, SMAW , GTAW)
  • Be able to qualify for respiratory protection

Preferred:

  • Certificate, Associates or advanced degree  
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience
  • Experience with AWPSS
  • Currently qualified for 3 or more welding processes, including mechanized, and GTAW
  • MDD-00948 VT certified
Skills:

Successful candidates for the Pipe Welding Instructor Position will:

  • Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
  • Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
  • Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance
  • Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
  • Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required
Physical Qualifications: Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Reaching, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Acids or Alkalis, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise

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