Rhoads Industries

Overview

Rhoads Industries, a family-owned company since 1896, is seeking a Welding Instructor to join their growing team. The role involves coordinating operational training and certifications for welding, contributing to the development of skilled tradespeople in a dynamic industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating all aspects of operational training.
• Support all quality testing, certifications, and re-certifications of technical employees.
• Arrange and manage all material, set-ups, and equipment for testing and QA requirements.
• Support technical requirements and certifications for onboarding new employees.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach of potential employees and coordinate evaluations.
• Work with HR to ensure onboarding of all new relevant technical hires is complete.
• Participate in daily training activities of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Familiarize new apprentices with operational processes and procedures.
• Collect apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship OJT training documents and assure filing with state agency.
• Support work assignments with operations and create a staffing pool for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinate with Quality/Safety and maintain accurate records of certifications.
• Assess training needs for new and existing technical employees.
• Track and report on training outcomes.
• Provide feedback to program participants and management.
• Make recommendations on training material and methodology.
• Work an 8-hour per day, 5 days a week schedule from 6am to 2:30pm.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-Secondary college/vocational in welding preferred.
• CWE Minimal CWI Preferred.
• Evidence of past welding qualifications in various welding processes required.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in the welding/manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a Welding Instructor or leading a team in an industrial environment.
• Thorough familiarity with AWS, ASME, and MIL welding codes and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass all background clearances.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• May require walking and standing on irregular and uneven surfaces in an industrial setting.
• Exposure to construction or industrial areas where personal protective equipment is required.
• Lifting up to 75 lbs.