About Us
With over 17 years in business across Fargo, Bismarck, and New Hope, Minnesota, Lynnes Welding Training (LWT) is a recognized industry leader in traditional welding training, workforce training, and employee development.
Our mission is to provide our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in the welding industry.
We are seeking a candidate who aligns with Lynnes Welding Training's Mission, Vision, and Values, as well as sharing a personal commitment to the welding industry. If you are passionate about passing your expertise on to the next generation of welders in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Work will consist of an 8-hour day, 75% teaching and 25% administration.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training.
- Safe work environment.
- Growth opportunities and professional development assistance.
- Full benefits package including 401(k) with 401(k) matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, and an employee assistance program.
Position Overview The Welding Instructor reports directly to the lead instructor and is responsible for facilitating both classroom and practical application of conventional hand welding processes. Instructors will need to learn and instruct students on LWT’s proprietary education curriculum, evaluate student learning through competency tests, skill demonstration, and welding certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs designated welding classes with motivation and enthusiasm.
- Conducts student grading, evaluation, and processes weld qualification documents.
- Records test scores accurately in the SIS/LMS.
- Maintains welding equipment, shop equipment, and hand tools.
- Enforces strict shop safety rules and housekeeping to ensure the safety of the students.
- Maintains control of the classroom, handles student day-to-day issues, and ensures student morale is maintained at a high level.
- Ability to teach students of various ages and diverse backgrounds.
- Accurately completes and submits all internal and external reports and forms in a timely fashion.
- Works toward maintaining an annual average of 95% student retention.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Driver's License (Required).
- Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW/FCAW welding.
- Experience welding stainless steel and aluminum.
- Must have a certificate of completion from a reputable welding training program, Apprentice program, or equivalent.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word and Excel required).
- Must be willing to gain additional AWS certifications and regular continuing education courses and remain in compliance with instructor requirements defined by the ACCSC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years industry experience.
- Experience as a welding instructor.
- Experience with curriculum design and adult learning concepts.
- AWS CWI certified.
Performance & Evaluation Standards
Instructors will be evaluated on their ability to promote and implement the objectives of the school, keep up equipment evaluations, and adhere to the curriculum.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
