Welder Trainer

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for new hire training, remedial training, upskilling, and ongoing coaching of all welding positions in the key areas of plant fabrication.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Responsible for teaching welding fundamentals, techniques, and best practices, providing hands-on instruction to ensure welders develop the skills required to meet quality and safety standards along with customer expectations.
• Effectively motivate and engage trainees while still providing critical feedback.
• Responsible for accommodating the training needs of all shifts on site, including nights and weekends, to ensure welders across all schedules receive consistent development opportunities.
• Identify where learning gaps exist, provide training to address those gaps, and provide recommendations for improvements to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in interviews alongside site leadership and administer pre-hire weld assessments for potential welders.
• Ensure timely execution of the weld training program in collaboration with Site Leadership Team.
• Accurately completing training records in a timely manner in LMS.
• Attend skill matrix meetings and actively participate in discussions regarding identified skill gaps and propose targeted training or development activities based on the identified skill gap.
• Administer applicable product line weld tests in coordination with the quality control department.
• Upskill employees to ensure they meet current job requirements and are prepared for progression to advance skill levels.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development Team and Quality Team on the design and development of weld training for production new hires.
• Align training efforts with operational needs and employee development goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the weld training program and make recommendations to Learning and Development Team.
• Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Competence in all welding positions and methods pertaining to their site preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as AWS, ASME, AISC and API preferred.
• Must be able to effectively present complex technical material, adapting to different learning styles.
• Blueprint reading with complex building structure knowledge preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update documentation.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Adaptable, patient, and organized.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Salary : $34 - $37