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Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be 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 & DutiesThe responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety BriefsInstructing multiple structural related classroom coursesProvide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needsDirecting and assessing hands on training with practice and testsEnforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate auditsAssessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documentsSupporting various course content reviews and related activitiesConducting assessments as needed/scheduledManage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperworkMeeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as neededConsistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topicsCommunicate with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issuesSupporting special training projects as requiredSupport the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assignedWork ScheduleThe selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule:Generally, 1st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary flexibility is necessaryAbility to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%)ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates for the Structural Welding Instructor Position will:Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignmentsHave a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom and workshop environmentHave excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skillsHave demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentHave a strong willingness to think critically and problem solveHave a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classesHave a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedural complianceReady to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as neededReady to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilitiesHave the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional mannerBe comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approachesMust Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding QualificationsMust be able to stand for long periods of timeMust be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as requiredQualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 4 years of welding trade experienceMinimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric BoatAbility to participate in business travel up to 75%PreferredAdvanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degreeInstructing/teaching experienceVT ExperienceLeadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC)Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processesExperience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRTProficiency with MS Office products Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etcProficiency with communication & virtual technologies","company":"General Dynamics","rawCompany":"general dynamics","city":"Mobile","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-28T03:52:02.481Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-2041.00","title":"Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters","slug":"structural-metal-fabricators-and-fitters"},{"code":"51-4121.00","title":"Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers","slug":"welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611519","title":"Other Technical and Trade Schools","slug":"other-technical-and-trade-schools"},{"code":"611430","title":"Professional and Management Development Training","slug":"professional-and-management-development-training"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Welding Instructor","description":"Responsibilities for this PositionStructural Welding InstructorUS-AL-MobileJob ID: 2026-18366Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Human ResourcesAustal USAOverviewFocus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. 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