Welding Instructor (Evening, Part -Time) in Marion, Ohio at Tri-rivers career center

Bring your welding experience into the shop and help develop the next generation of skilled welders and fabricators.

Tri-Rivers Career Center Adult Education is seeking an experienced Welding Instructor to provide hands-on training in welding processes, cutting, fabrication, print reading, and safe work practices.

This part-time position is a great opportunity for an experienced welder or metal fabricator who wants to share their expertise while continuing to work in industry. Prior teaching experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge who can translate real-world experience into practical, engaging instruction for adult learners.

What You'll Teach
Depending on the training assignment, instruction may include:

• OSHA 10 safety certification and general lab safety practices

• Oxy-fuel cutting and carbon arc cutting and gouging

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

• Weld symbols, print reading, and blueprint interpretation

• Structural fabrication

• Introductory pipe welding

• Introduction to robotic welding systems (Lincoln/FANUC)

• Math for welders and applied technical math

• Employability skills, including job search techniques and workplace soft skills

What You'll Do
As a part-time instructor, you will:

• Deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on lab training

• Demonstrate welding, cutting, and fabrication techniques across multiple processes

• Help learners build practical skills and confidence through hands-on activities

• Reinforce a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA and industry standards

• Evaluate student progress through written exams, lab activities, weld testing, and skill demonstrations

• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and training records

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused welding lab, including equipment and machines

• Help learners develop professionalism, teamwork, problem-solving, and workplace readiness skills

• Encourage learners to earn industry-recognized credentials and pursue apprenticeship and employment opportunities

• Collaborate with Tri-Rivers staff and industry partners to keep training aligned with current workforce needs

The position also includes participation in applicable staff training, program recruitment and retention efforts, advisory committee meetings, and collaboration with program and administrative staff.

Job Requirements:

• Five or more years of industry experience in welding and metal fabrication or a closely related field

• Strong working knowledge of SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes, oxy-fuel cutting, and carbon arc cutting and gouging

• Ability to read and teach weld symbols and prints for structural and fabrication applications

• Structural fabrication and pipe welding experience preferred

• Familiarity with robotic welding systems (e.g., Lincoln/FANUC) is a plus

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS) preferred

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with varying levels of experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and student success

Schedule
This is a part-time instructional position with assignments based on program and employer training needs. Training opportunities may occur during weekdays, evenings, or weekends, providing flexibility for professionals currently working in the trade.