Trades Instructor- Welding

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in theory and hands-on curriculum in a classroom environment within the subject of skilled trades and welding applications.
• Teach students proper welding techniques including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW welding processes.
• Demonstrate cutting, grinding, fitting, fabrication, and metal preparation procedures.
• Instruct students on blueprint reading, weld symbols, measurements, layout procedures, and welding specifications.
• Teach students proper use and maintenance of welding machines, torches, grinders, plasma cutters, and fabrication tools.
• Explain and demonstrate welding safety standards, OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and safe shop practices.
• Evaluate weld quality and demonstrate proper inspection and testing methods to determine weld soundness and structural integrity.
• Determines the best method to deliver needed training and course instruction; prepares materials, locations, and supplies accordingly.
• Explains and demonstrates jobs and tasks to be performed.
• Explains, demonstrates, and emphasizes all safety aspects of jobs and tasks; reviews any applicable job safety analysis with each student.
• Schedules, organizes, and provides supplemental training when necessary.
• Congducts refresher training and make-up sessions when necessary.
• Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
• Guides, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of students; ensures work is completed in accordance with assigned curriculum.
• Ensures each assigned student follows all safety standards.
• Provides student evaluations based on performance and goals set by Apex curriculum in a timely and constructive manner.
• Compiles accurate attendance records and grade entries and ensure they are maintained and submitted timely per state and accrediting standards.
• Ensures each assigned student follows all established rules and meets expectations for appropriate conduct within the school.
• Participates and successfully completes all professional development sessions as required by accrediting and state standards.
• Participates in all individual career development sessions as required.
• Maintains trades licenses and certifications as needed per state and accrediting standards.
• Functions as an ambassador and liaison for Apex Technical School.
• Contributes to organization success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in welding, fabrication, or related skilled trades.

About Us

Apex Technical School is an adult vocational technical school located in Long Island City, New York, that provides top-tier vocational training in high-growth trades. Founded in 1961, Apex serves about 1,400 students annually with seven 900-hour certificate courses in skilled trades including refrigeration, automotive service, auto body, welding technology, electrical and advanced electrical, plumbing and construction. Apex certificate programs are highly regarded and have been shown to have a substantial positive impact on economic mobility—leading to entry level careers. Apex is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and licensed by New York State Department of Education Apex offers job placement assistance, financial aid and work-study jobs to those who qualify. Website: https://apexschool.com/