Welding Trainer
On-siteJustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate employee welding skills to identify strengths, gaps, and development opportunities. Provide hands-on training in pipe and plate welding processes, including FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other arc welding methods. Develop and deliver training materials, conduct welder testing and certification activities, and create individualized training plans to advance employee skill progression. Interview candidates, track trainee progress, and maintain accurate records of certifications and qualifications. Stay current on welding technologies and reinforce compliance with safety standards and industry codes. Approximately 50% travel is required between Justin, Houston, and Kansas City locations. This role supports Victaulic's global pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in prestigious construction projects worldwide.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, or a related industrial environment
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Self-directed with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple locations
- Extensive experience in pipe welding and stainless-steel welding applications
- Advanced knowledge of welding processes, including FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and related techniques
- Demonstrated experience in welder qualification testing and certification processes
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (ASTM, AWS, ASME, AWWA)
- Ability to interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical schematics
- Proficiency in shop math and precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers)
- Computer competency, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform hands-on training activities for extended periods
- Exposure to typical welding and fabrication environments, including heat, noise, and fumes, with appropriate PPE requirements
- Approximately 50% travel to Houston, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri
Desired Qualifications
- Additional welding certifications or training credentials
- Experience with robotic welding systems and programming
- Support training initiatives related to robotic welding systems; programming experience preferred
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