Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor position at MTA involves providing instruction in welding and related maintenance activities to NYC Transit employees. The role requires ensuring employees develop the necessary technical skills in accordance with safety standards and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in applicable welding processes, including SMAW/Stick, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes.
• Teaches proper use, inspection, adjustment, and maintenance of welding machines, torches, grinders, plasma cutters, and related equipment.
• Provides instruction on welding safety, PPE, fire prevention, ventilation, hot-work requirements, and safe shop practices.
• Evaluates employee performance through written examinations, practical demonstrations, welding tests, and observation of work.
• Identifies deficiencies and provides corrective instruction, coaching, and remedial training.
• Ensures training activities are conducted in accordance with NYCT rules, procedures, safety standards, and approved curriculum.
• Maintains accurate training records, attendance, examination results, qualification records, and employee progress.
• Inspects and maintains training equipment, tools, materials, and work areas to ensure readiness and safety.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating welding training materials, lesson plans, practical exercises, and qualification standards.
• Provides refresher and supplemental training when changes to equipment, procedures, rules, or work practices require additional instruction.
• Coordinates with maintenance, engineering, safety, and training personnel concerning technical requirements and employee qualification needs.
• Performs other related instructional and supervisory duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time-satisfactory experience working for a major railroad or transit authority installing, maintaining, and repairing track.
• At least one year of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Current MTA employees must have at least one year of service in their current role.
• Extensive knowledge of welding and metal fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of welding codes, specifications, inspection requirements, and accepted welding practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain complex welding procedures clearly to employees with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and identify common welding defects.
• Knowledge of NYCT safety rules, procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop practical, hands-on training exercises.
• Ability to maintain accurate training documentation and evaluate employee performance objectively.

Additional Information

• Work location is TBD.
• Hours of work are as required.
• The candidate selected for this position is expected to commit to the role for a minimum of one year.