Welding Instructor in Ladson, South Carolina at Keel

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

This position is responsible for facilitating and executing training and educational courses as part of an overall welding program. Classroom responsibilities include teaching in accordance with the AWS SENSE model. Must be able to demonstrate and instruct every performance test module to students from different backgrounds, ethnicity, nationalities, gender, age, religions, or disabilities in the classroom and in the lab, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, and demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations. Must have advanced skills in GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW in all positions on several different alloys.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Prepare and provide all lecture, lab, and classroom instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program.
• Maintain a lesson plan on daily instructional events.
• Instructs students in subject areas, i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operations of tools and equipment, codes and standards related to the welding program.
• Instructs student in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining employment in manufacturing.
• Grading assignments, returning grades assignment to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with Manager of Operations and Industrial Training regarding such activity.
• Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Manager.
• Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
• Always maintain professional appearance. Communicate with Manager on all issues related to students.
• Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings set by cooperate operations.
• Serve on committee (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or strategic need. Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a 90+% Graduation and employment rate.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
• Monitor & maintain all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• AWS CWI/CWE, High School Graduate.
• Five (5) years minimal in custom manufacturing and welding experience.
• Two (2) years minimum training and facilitation or management experience.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and team building skills.
• Must be able to facilitate small (1-3 participants) to medium (10-20 participants) size classes.
• Individual should have a good understanding of the manufacturing/welding industry.
• Must be able to communicate and relay information and confirm understanding of students.
• Must be able to lead and inspire a group of students in a classroom environment.
• Positive / Professional attitude always.

Travel Requirements:

• Rare but may occur.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• Moderate mental stress in fast-paced environment.
• Some light non repetitive lifting without mechanical assistance.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.