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Job Description: Welding Instructor

The Organization

Founded in 2017, the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) is an independent nonprofit focused on career preparation and technical training for five industry sectors: Healthcare, Building Trades, Engineering and Manufacturing, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, and Digital Production.

NOCC partners with employers to design high school and adult courses aligned to high-demand employment. Every NOCC career path points toward entry-level jobs that pay higher than a living wage and offer real ladders to professional growth.

The Team

At NOCC - we are an organization of practitioners who are willing and capable, regardless of position, to roll up our sleeves to tackle challenges. In addition to deep collaboration across roles, we live to our values in the following ways:

• Commit to the successful future of every trainee
• Seek diverse input and remain open to changing course in service of people-centered outcomes and a deep commitment to equity
• Honor practitioner expertise and lived experiences of individuals
• Collaborate across roles and levels to add capacity and employ skills strategically
• Celebrate and have fun

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welding Instructor to join our team and lead our welding training programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in various welding techniques, safety procedures, and industry standards.

As a welding instructor, you will be responsible for preparing trainees for successful welding careers. You will ensure they develop proficiency in welding processes and techniques using both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to share your passion for welding and contribute to the growth and development of future welders.

Join our team and help shape the future of welding! Apply today to become our Welding Instructor and make a meaningful impact on aspiring welding professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trainees earn industry-based certifications aligned to the welding training program and are employment-ready.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive welding training program (NCCER Level 1 and 2 or AWS) for trainees at various skill levels.
• Develop curriculum materials, daily lesson plans, and instructional resources.
• Instruct trainees on welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxy-fuel welding.
• Demonstrate proper welding procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Deliver effective hands-on training and guidance to trainees in the welding workshop.
• Assess student progress routinely through practical assignments, tests, and evaluations. Coordinate certification testing.
• Offer constructive feedback and support to help trainees improve their welding skills.
• Stay updated on advancements in welding technology, techniques, and industry standards. Then, integrate advancements into instruction.
• Collaborate effectively with other instructors, program coordinators, case managers, and other staff to enhance the effectiveness of training programs and trainee outcomes.
• Serve as a mentor for trainees to support successful employment after certification.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding special events, marketing, and additional trainee opportunities.
• Outfit and maintain a safe and organized welding workshop environment, ensuring compliance with NOCC and industry safety standards and regulations.
• Recommend, purchase, maintain, and catalog supplies and equipment.

Required Skills and Preferred Experience

• Proven experience as a welding instructor or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of welding processes, techniques, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of welding safety procedures and regulations.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate welding techniques effectively.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for teaching and mentorship.
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan and deliver structured instructional activities.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is preferred and willingness to become a certified welding instructor, and proctor required
• Certification in NCCER Welding or AWS levels 1 and 2 is required
• Willingness to attend NCCER development and become a certified NCCER Crafts Instructor and/or Proctor as part of professional development
• Prior experience working in a welding-related industry is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. NOCC also offers a competitive benefits package that includes 80% employer-paid health insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, 401K, 10 days of paid time off over NOCC org-wide breaks, and professional development resources and opportunities.

Salary Range $60,000 - $80,000

Application and Hiring Timeline

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume as part of your application. Following a successful application, the hiring process is scheduled to wrap by mid-May for a June 4 start date. The process will include an initial screening interview, performance task, in-person interview/visit, and follow-up conversations with NOCC staff, as necessary.

NOCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical Requirements of Role

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Lifting of equipment (up to 50 lbs.) may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NCCER Welding or AWS certification (levels 1 and 2) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person