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Welding Instructor

Goose Creek, SC

$45K - $58K/yr

Meet weekly with the Plant Superintendent to discuss employee training needs. * Maintain and enforce impeccable housekeeping in classrooms and weld booths. * Follow and enforce all company policies ...

Welding Instructor

Goose Creek, SC · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

Meet weekly with the Plant Superintendent to discuss employee training needs. * Maintain and enforce impeccable housekeeping in classrooms and weld booths. * Follow and enforce all company policies ...

Liner Superintendent

$85K - $100K/yr

Liner Superintendent At Exact Stormwater Management, your work matters. We're a founder-led ... Ensure welding, detailing, testing, and quality control procedures meet project specifications

Supervise General Foremen, Foremen, pipefitters, welders, and subcontractors to ensure safe ... The superintendent works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that includes exposure to operational ...

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Construction Superintendent

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Welding, pipefitting, or similar background experience preferred * At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or superintendent role * Requires regular travel between job sites * General ...

IN · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Welding, pipefitting, or similar background experience preferred * At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or superintendent role * Requires regular travel between job sites * General ...

Construction Superintendent

Erie, PA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Welding, pipefitting, or similar background experience preferred * At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or superintendent role * Requires regular travel between job sites * General ...

Construction Superintendent

Racine, WI · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Welding, pipefitting, or similar background experience preferred * At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or superintendent role * Requires regular travel between job sites * General ...

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How much do welding superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding superintendent in the United States is $29.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a welding superintendent?

A Welding Superintendent oversees welding operations in construction, manufacturing, or industrial projects. They are responsible for managing welding crews, ensuring safety and quality standards, coordinating schedules, and maintaining compliance with welding codes and regulations. Additionally, they work closely with engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure project efficiency and success. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a welding superintendent?

A Welding Superintendent should possess advanced welding expertise, leadership abilities, and experience overseeing large-scale industrial or construction projects, often supported by a relevant technical degree or journeyman certification. Familiarity with welding codes and standards (such as AWS), quality management systems, and tools like welding inspection equipment are essential. Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills set top candidates apart in this supervisory role. These competencies ensure project safety, quality, and efficiency while effectively leading welding teams.

What challenges does a welding superintendent face?

Welding Superintendents often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams across multiple job sites, ensuring strict quality control, and meeting tight project deadlines. Managing equipment maintenance, adhering to evolving safety standards, and resolving technical welding issues are also common aspects of the role. Effective superintendents proactively address these challenges by maintaining strong communication with project managers, fabricators, and welders to keep work flowing smoothly and safely. Those who excel in this role are adept at prioritizing tasks and motivating their teams to consistently achieve high-quality results.

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Infographic showing various Welding Superintendent job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,961 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Welding Instructor

Goose Creek, SC

W International
201 - 500 employees

$45K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title:
Welding Instructor
Job Category:
Training amp; Development
Job Description
W International is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. W International provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. We recognize that their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to reward them. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with a positive work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on ethics and values, dedication to our employees and communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
W International is a world class metal fabricator located in Goose Creek, SC, specializing in complex critical weldments for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets. W International’s unique facility encompasses 45 acres and over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space on the Cooper River. W International works on some of the leading projects in the industry and can ship via barge, rail, or articulated vehicle. We are certified to AS9100 Rev. D and ISO9001: 2015, as well as numerous NAVSEA weld and quality certifications.
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401-K with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Development
  • Bonus Program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate and instruct proper use of welding equipment by instructing welding personnel on the basic operation and adjustments of welding machines and various tools welders use.
  • Train students on different weld techniques to include mig pulse spray, flux core, tig, etc. on aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Train students on the use of various tools (ie. Plasma, arc gouging, track welding, stick, mig, grinders, ceramics, etc.)
  • Read and explain typical welding codes, specifications, and drawings. Welding educators should be knowledgeable of welding symbols and welding definitions and terminology.
  • Provide weekly reports on student progress to the Training amp; Development Manager.
  • Provide one-on-one and group trainings with employees to visually inspect welds and teach them what a quality weld visually should look like.
  • Provide students with mark ups, reports and repairs of each defect found on their welds.
  • Keep a record and log of all training sessions.
  • Review the written welding instructional materials making sure they are as per code or standard.
  • Write new welding instructions or lesson plans.
  • Create and develop weekly training schedules on who and what they are training on each week.
  • Evaluating the performance of welding students to verify their training and qualification in accordance with the applicable welding procedures.
  • Meet weekly with the Plant Superintendent to discuss employee training needs.
  • Maintain and enforce impeccable housekeeping in classrooms and weld booths.
  • Follow and enforce all company policies including safety rules and quality standards.
  • Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provide necessary manufacturing support as required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a weld instructor.
  • Must pass multi position weld test if selected for interview.
  • Must have a detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes including welding, fitting, and processing.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and internet-based applications.
  • Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
W International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. W International is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.