Focus Factory Structural Welding Instructor

Home Location: Rhoads - Philadelphia, PA

Travel Expectation: Business Travel approximately 15%+

Focus Factory Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor to support the strategic sourcing initiatives at the Rhoads Focus Factory Philadelphia, PA.  This position will report to the on-site Chief of Training.

The Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier students in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements.  Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills.  Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

• Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs
• Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience
• Ability to participate on business travel up to 15%

Preferred:

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree
• Instructing/teaching experience
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
• Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processes
• Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
• Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies

Skills: 

• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom and workshop environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
• Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedural compliance
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Ready to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
• Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches
• Must Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
• 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