At-Risk & Adult Welding Instructor - Workforce & Economic Development

Salary:  $55,000 to $65,000, depending on experience

Hours:  7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Generous leave:  Annual, personal, sick and floating holiday. 

Secure your future with a district paid retirement plan. 

Prioritize your wellness with our district paid health and dental plan for employees. 

SALARY RANGE:  Salary

CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

CONTRACT:  12 – Month

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:  Yes

TRAVEL:  5%

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Provide high-quality instruction, leadership, and ongoing development for the At-Risk & Adult Welding Program, ensuring students acquire the technical welding skills, safety practices, work-readiness, and critical life skills necessary to maximize their competency, successfully enter the workforce, and pursue long-term career opportunities.  The instructor supports the program’s mission to guide at-risk learners toward meaningful career pathways and personal growth. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Build and maintain strong working relationships with ODCTE and DOC staff; coordinate and participate in annual program review meetings with both partners.
2. Deliver engaging, effective instruction aligned with the At-Risk Welding Technology curriculum.
3. Maintain accurate attendance records, assessments, and monthly progress reports for the Campus Manager.
4. Establish clear short- and long-term program goals and support continuous improvement aligned with industry needs.
5. Identify, prepare, evaluate, and share program information with Autry Tech administration as needed.
6. Complete all required reports, documentation, and compliance items for Autry Tech and ODCTE.
7. Develop and engage an advisory committee to ensure ongoing program relevance and quality.
8. Maintain accurate inventory and oversee materials, equipment, and supplies to prevent loss, misuse, or safety risks.
9. Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain current industry knowledge.
10. Support the maintenance of clean, safe, and high-quality learning facilities.  
11. Instruct students in proper equipment usage, safety procedures, and care of tools and materials.
12. Actively recruit and promote program opportunities to prospective students.
13. Collaborate with the Marketing Department to share program updates, successes, and needs with the community.
14. Strengthen relationships between the At-Risk Welding Program and local businesses and industries.
15. Assist with student placement in on-the-job training, full-time employment, and continuing education pathways.
16. Instruct short-term customized training classes for adult students as needed and deliver instruction for companies and organizations as requested and scheduled.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent required.  Career Tech certification in Welding or bachelor’s degree preferred.  Valid 6G welding license from the Oklahoma Department of Labor is required. 

SKILLS:            

• Strong knowledge of welding processes (MIG, Stick, TIG)
• Ability to deliver instruction to diverse learners, including at-risk individuals
• Classroom and shop safety management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to model professionalism and workplace readiness
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation and student records
• Ability to work collaboratively with ODCTE, DOC, and internal staff

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of five years of verifiable, hands-on welding experience including MIG, Stick, TIG welding processes.  Experience working in an industrial, fabrication, construction, or manufacturing environment preferred.  Experience maintaining welding equipment, tools, and shop safety protocols preferred.  

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Position is based in Enid, OK
• Work occurs in an industrial welding environment with exposure to heat, sparks, bright light, welding fumes, metal dust, noise, and moving equipment.  Duties may involve intermittent outdoor exposure, temperature fluctuations, and air quality variations typical of welding operations.  Appropriate PPE, ventilation, and safety protocols are required.
• Physical demands include periods of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, and requires fine motor skills, visual acuity, depth perception, hearing, and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces or at heights and lift or move equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situations in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

DISCLAIMER:  The responsibilities and duties outlined above are representative and may not capture every task that may be assigned.  The scope of the role may evolve based on organizational needs.  This job description does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the districts policies and expectations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:  Autry Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000