Industrial Welding Training Specialist (Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers)
Mason Manufacturing & Fabrication —Decatur, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Industrial Welding Training Specialist (Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers)

Mason Manufacturing & Fabrication
Decatur, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Blueprint specification interpretation
Manufacturing facility experience
Joining process implementation
Constructive feedback for students

Full Job Description

Industrial Welding Training Specialist

Mason Manufacturing, LLC — Decatur, Illinois

Step onto the production floor at Mason Manufacturing and you’ll spend your day shaping welders into masters of their craft. You’ll coach teams who build industrial heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and complex welded assemblies—raising the bar on skill, safety, and quality every step of the way.

A day in the life

Start the shift by delivering hands-on instruction for both new hires and seasoned welders, tailoring sessions to GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW, and SMAW as needed.
Guide trainees through blueprint reading, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions before moving to live practice.
Observe technique, evaluate performance, and provide targeted coaching to improve weld quality and productivity.
Administer and document welder qualification tests and support adherence to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Collaborate with Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Production Management to identify skill gaps, build corrective training plans, and align with customer and quality standards.
Maintain meticulous training records, track progress, and report on readiness for production.
Reinforce OSHA and company safety policies while participating in root cause investigations for weld defects—turning findings into training solutions.
Assist supervisors with workforce skill development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that elevate quality, efficiency, and employee growth.

What you bring

5+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing setting.
Proven skill across multiple processes—with strong TIG and MIG proficiency.
Fluency in reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and engineering documentation.
Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to teach and mentor across varying skill levels.
Working knowledge of welding inspection criteria and quality requirements.
Comfort operating in a shop environment with frequent hands-on demonstrations.

Preferred

Background in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, heavy fabrication, or code welding environments.
Familiarity with ASME Section IX welder qualification requirements.
Experience as a trainer, lead welder, supervisor, or mentor.
Technical training certification, vocational education, or equivalent manufacturing training experience.
Knowledge of welding stainless steel, carbon steel, and exotic alloys.

Core competencies

Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving for welding applications.
Ability to assess technique and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
Excellent organization and documentation discipline.
Skilled at collaborating with employees, management, engineering, and quality teams.
Unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training documentation systems.

Physical requirements

Stand, walk, bend, and stoop; lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfort working around noise, heat, and welding fumes in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work environment

You’ll work primarily in our manufacturing facility producing industrial heat exchangers and related welded products, spending significant time on the production floor conducting hands-on training and supporting production teams.

How success is measured

New hire qualification success rate.
Welding quality and defect reduction.
Training completion metrics.
Welder certification/qualification pass rates.
Employee skill progression.
Safety compliance and incident reduction.

Role details

Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: VP Operations
Pay Range: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

You should be proficient in

Leadership / People Management
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Welding Setups for Production

Machines & technologies you’ll use

MIG Welder
TIG Welder
GTAW Welder
SMAW Welder
Flux-Cored Arc Welder

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