Welding Apprentice Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $70.00 Hourly
Location : 700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-05333
Division: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Pathway
Department: Welding (442)
Opening Date: 06/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Application Requirements: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion is not acceptable. Please submit copies of transcripts for all degrees, licenses, and/or apprenticeships obtained to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Description
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at .
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, evening, and/or weekends. Under the supervision of the Dean, MCT Pathway, to plan and teach related and shop activities in the welding curriculum to include the areas of layout, blueprint reading, fabrication, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-core arc welding with self and gas shielded wires, inspection and testing, and welding math.

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program/department evaluation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Requirements: MUST have at least one of the following to be considered:

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field OR;
• 10 years(20,000 hours) of Welding experience OR;
• Have a state approved registered apprenticeship in one of the following areas: steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, millwright, machine repair or ironworker.

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirement:
Must have 4 years (8,000 hours) of total work experience in Welding:

• Oxy-fuel welding and cutting
• Shielded metal arc welding, all positions
• Gun, tungsten arc welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel material; plasma cutting
• Flux-core arc welding with self-shielded and gas shielded wires in any diameters
• Gas metal arc welding with any diameter solid wire, including pulsed arc transfer
• Read blue-prints and set up parts
• Interpret welding requirement from symbols on blueprints
• Quality control experience
• Inspection and testing
• Use welding codes and procedures

In addition to the above minimum requirements, at least one of the following must be met:

• At least one (1) total year of work experience must have occurred within the last five years, OR;
• At least two (2) total years of teaching Welding (see above) course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years. (One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent to two (2) semesters full-time of four (4) semesters part-time

Industry or Vendor Certification: One of the following will be required within two (2) years of employment start date:
American Welding Society (AWS)

• Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
• Certified Welding Inspector (CW

Preferred but not required to have the following:

• State of WI weld certifications, and/or Journey level status in an occupational area that is part of the welding trades; steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, or ironworker.

Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction:
Standards of Teaching Excellence:

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

Essential Technology:

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology:

• Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Supplemental Information
Start Date: This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start in the Fall 2025 academic semester; 16-week courses start mid-August.
Job Details: This is a part-time pool position and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses.
Must have availability to begin teaching on site no later than 4:30 pm during the week.
Hours and location are based on enrollment and departmental need each semester.
Modality is fully in-person.
Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited
Salary: Beginning in the fall of 2024 the starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.
Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to interview virtually for the first round of interviews for this position. Interviews take place during normal week day hours.
Applications: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Please include your complete work history. In additions, upload and include documentation for all diplomas, degrees, certifications, apprenticeships and licenses earned. These documents are required to initially assess and validate your qualifications for further consideration.
EEO:
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email .
Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.
HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
1- UMR High Level PPO
2- UMR Low Level PPO
Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.
DENTAL INSURANCE: MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.
Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is $15,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.
SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.
VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)
PAID HOLIDAYS: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.
MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
01
Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

• Yes
• No

02
Please list days and hours of availability for teaching.
03
Are you able and willing to work in-person onsite at multi-campus locations?

• Yes
• No

04
Please select below one or more of the following which best describes your Welding education and/or experience:

• I have an associate degree or higher in welding engineering technology or in a closely related field.
• I have a state approved registered apprenticeship in one of the following areas: steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, millwright, machine repair or ironworker.
• I have at least 10 years (20,000 hours) of Welding experience.
• None of the above

05
How many years of full-time occupational experience do you have in Welding (Please note: 2 years part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience)?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to 7 years
• 7 to 10 years years
• 10 or more years

06
Select below if you CURRENTLY have any of the following welding certifications:

• Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
• Certified Welding Inspector (CW
• State of WI weld certifications, and/or Journey level status in an occupational area that is part of the welding trades; steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, or ironworker.
• None of the above

07
If you don't already have a industry certification, would you be able to obtain one of the following within your first two years of employment: Certified Welding Educator (CWE), or a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?

• Yes
• No

09
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
10
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)
Required Question