Trades Instructor P11 - MCTI - Welding
Salary
$27.32 - $50.67 Hourly
Location
Plainwell, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
1801-26-ET-MRS-009
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
THIS IS A REPOST!
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.
The Welding Instructor provides high-quality instruction and hands-on training in welding theory, processes, fabrication, and safety within the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) Machine Technology Program. The instructor teaches technical and related subjects to help students develop competitive, job-ready skills for employment in the welding industry.
This position also plays a key role in supporting student success by counseling students on academic and personal challenges that may be barriers to employability, and by developing instructional strategies and accommodations that meet the diverse learning needs of adult students with disabilities. The instructor designs and maintains current lesson plans and curricula that reflect industry standards and advances in technology, while using instructional methods tailored to benefit students with a wide range of learning styles and academic abilities.
The Welding Instructor participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor and advise students regarding progress in training and to develop strategies that promote learning and workplace readiness. The instructor also collaborates with the Occupational Advisory Committee to ensure the program remains current with workforce trends, employer expectations, and emerging technologies in the welding field.
Welding Trades Instructor P11 - Position Description
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an associates degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught.
Experience
This position has a Special Position Requirement (SPR) - A minimum of five years of work experience in welding-related functions such as construction, fabrication, inspection, or repair is required.
American Welding Society (AWS) certified or willingness to become certified within one-year of hire.
Experience teaching in a Career and Technical Education Center (secondary education or post-secondary education), Community College, or technical school preferred, alternative training experiences in a professional setting will be considered. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Alternate Education and Experience
Trades Instructor P11
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of an appropriate bachelors degree, masters degree, or vocational teacher certification may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Trades Instructor P11
This position is assigned subclass codes that require an individual to possess specialized experience, training, or license to be appointed. The selected applicant must satisfy the following subclass code if qualifying through alternative education:
TRDWELDCUT - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience in the skilled craft of welding pertaining to the many processes of fusion, adhesion, and cutting to fabricate or repair products used in manufacturing, research and application, may be substituted for the education requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s).
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrars signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TradesInstructor_13015_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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TRADINSE - Do you possess one of the following: An associates degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught; OR An appropriate bachelors degree, masters degree, or vocational teacher certification; OR An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience in the skilled craft of welding pertaining to the many processes of fusion, adhesion, and cutting to fabricate or repair products used in manufacturing, research and application?
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Do you possess a minimum of five years of work experience in welding-related functions such as construction, fabrication, inspection, or repair is required?
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Are you American Welding Society (AWS) certified or able to become certified within one-year of hire?
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Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee classified as a Trade Instructor P11 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?
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From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.
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Please provide your Employee ID (EID) number if you are a previous or current State of Michigan Employee.
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How many years of experience do you have in teaching individuals with disabilities to prepare them for further post-secondary education and/or employment?
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If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please explain your experience in detail. If none, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in the delivery of competency-based curriculum?
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If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please explain your experience in detail. If none, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in individualizing curriculum and instruction to accommodate individuals with specific learning disabilities and other disability characteristics?
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If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please explain your experience in detail. If none, enter N/A.
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If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please explain your experience in detail. If none, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience working in a residential training facility?
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If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please explain your experience in detail. If none, enter N/A
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Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out, this is needed to qualify you for this position)
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1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity Address leo-ohr@michigan.gov
PO Box 30714
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone 517-241-9868
Website https://www.michigan.gov/leo