Welding Trainer at Dearing Compressor – Youngstown, Ohio

At Dearing Compressor & Pump, our people power everything we do.
They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress.
With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.

JOB SUMMARY
The welding trainer is responsible for teaching welding techniques, safety procedures, and principles through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. This role ensures trainees develop the competencies needed to meet industry, company, or certification standards (AWS, ASME, API, etc.). This position requires working closely with production, HR, and quality control and plays a key role in developing Dearing’s future welders along with maintaining quality.

Competencies

• Proficiency in multiple welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW)
• Strong understanding of welding codes, standards, and procedures.
• Experience preparing welders for CODE qualification tests preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with curriculum development is preferred.
• Develop program and course outlines for welding training.

• Deliver hands-on welding instruction across multiple processes (e.g., SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, Oxy-Fuel cutting, Plasma cutting).
• Demonstrate proper welding techniques, equipment setup, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Teach workforce on reading fabrication drawings, layouts of weldments, understanding of weld procedures, and weld joint preparation along with guidelines of relevant codes pertaining to Dearing’s projects.
• Responsible for assisting with trainee recruitment, training, and assessments.
• Participate in advisory board meetings, and professional development.
• Ensure trainees are compliant with all safety protocols and procedures.
• Provide hands-on training in all welding techniques used by Dearing.
• Prepare trainees for welder qualification testing along with administering and supervising the tests.
• Provides help to current qualified welding personnel pertaining to quality when needed. Re-train, as necessary.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in welding technology and practices.
• Assist the Quality department in visual and dimensional inspections of weldments when time permits
• Train welders in visual weld quality standards per applicable code requirements

DEARING’S BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Medical
• Vision
• Company Paid Dental
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan – Up to a 4% Match
• Paid Time Off
• Long and Short – Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Drug-Free Workplace Environment