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Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Welding Instructor to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Welding Instructor is directly responsible in working with the training team of implementation, administration, and coordination of operational training and certifications specifically for welding.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assists in coordinating all aspects of operational training.
• Support all quality testing, certifications, and re-certifications of technical employees.
• Arranges and manages all material, set-ups and equipment for testing and all QA requirements for current or prospective staff.
• Support all technical requirements and certifications for onboarding new employees.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach of potential employees and coordinates evaluations.
• Works with HR to onboarding of all new hires (for relevant technical hires) is complete.
• Participate in daily training activities of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Familiarize all new apprentices with operational processes, procedures, and areas of development.
• Collect apprenticeship and pre apprenticeship OJT training documents and assures filing with state agency for apprenticeship training.
• Support work assignments with operations and create a staffing pool of the pre apprentice and apprenticeship program.
• Help coordinate with Quality/Safety and maintain accurate records of employees and potential employees’ 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.
• Must be able to work an (8)hrs. per day (5) days a week 6am to 2:30pm work schedule.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Your Background

• 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 a must.
• 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 and understanding of AWS, ASME, and MIL welding Codes and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass all Background Clearances

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile, and may require walking and standing on irregular and uneven surfaces in an industrial setting. The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required and lifting to 75 lbs.

What Rhoads Can Offer YouAt Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include:

• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.” For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.