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Arcosa LWB, LLC

Welding Instructor

Steele, AL

$43K - $55K/yr

In this role, you will administer the Steele, Alabama utility pole manufacturing plant's welder training program (pole school). The Plant Welding Instructor will have strong hands-on welding skills ...

Wabash

Weld Trainer Elroy-PM

Elroy, WI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct hands-on training sessions for new hires and current employees on Wabash welding standards, techniques, and safety procedures. - Evaluate welders ...

Walker Transport

Weld Trainer Elroy-PM

Elroy, WI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct hands-on training sessions for new hires and current employees on Wabash welding standards, techniques, and safety procedures. - Evaluate welders ...

CB&I

Inspection Coord Tech

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

Overview The Traveling Weld Trainer is responsible for the training and development of field welders at various job sites across the United States. In addition to training duties, this role involves ...

Arcosa Lightweight

Welding Instructor

Steele, AL · On-site

$43K - $55K/yr

In this role, you will administer the Steele, Alabama utility pole manufacturing plant's welder training program (pole school). The Plant Welding Instructor will have strong hands-on welding skills ...

Marshall University

Welding Instructor

Huntington, WV

$60 - $70K/hr

Provide training to clients - some travel required, but reimbursed to client sites. Provide ... Robotic welding experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number MR0866 Open Date 06/01/2026 ...

Crenlo Engineered Cabs

Weld Instructor CWI

Rochester, MN · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

Tooling reviews for welding processes. * Execute weld operational improvements via training and collaboration with facility Operations leadership * Utilizes quality department data to monitor weld ...

Crenlo Engineered Cabs

Weld Instructor CWI

Rochester, MN

$35 - $48/hr

Supports the technical aspects of manual welding processes within Crenlo Rochester, MN and Watertown, SD facilities. Coordinate the qualification testing of all welders, lead welder training courses ...

Marshall University

Welding Instructor

Huntington, WV · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

It will assist with both student and industry training mostly at our center but also on site with industry. We are seeking individuals open to teaching day and evening shifts. The successful ...

Ohio Gratings, Inc

Student Welder

Canton, OH

$18.75 - $24/hr

Work closely with the Quality team and Welding Trainer to improve welding skills and focus on precision. * Participate in training sessions to advance welding techniques and fabrication knowledge ...

Ohio Gratings

Student Welder

Canton, OH

$18.75 - $24/hr

Work closely with the Quality team and Welding Trainer to improve welding skills and focus on precision. * Participate in training sessions to advance welding techniques and fabrication knowledge ...

Hubbell Incorporated

Welder Trainer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Perform any required quality tests, and hold all required welding certifications applicable to the department, * Trainer will perform quality checks as well as visual weld inspections to ensure ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding trainer in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Welding Trainer vs Welding Inspector?

AspectWelding TrainerWelding Inspector
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector, CWI)Welding certifications (e.g., AWS CWI, ASNT Level II)
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, training facilities, on-site trainingInspection sites, construction sites, manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsageVocational schools, training centers, companies with welding programsConstruction, manufacturing, oil & gas, quality assurance

Welding Trainers focus on teaching welding techniques and safety in educational or corporate settings, while Welding Inspectors evaluate weld quality and compliance on job sites. Both roles require welding certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by Welding Trainers when working with new trainees, and how can these be addressed?

Welding Trainers often encounter challenges such as varying skill levels among trainees, ensuring safety compliance, and keeping trainees engaged during hands-on and theoretical instruction. Addressing these challenges typically involves adapting teaching methods to accommodate different learning speeds, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols, and using real-world examples to make lessons more relatable. Regular feedback, practical demonstrations, and mentorship are also key strategies to help trainees build confidence and competence in welding techniques.

What are Welding Trainers?

Welding Trainers are skilled professionals who teach and mentor students or employees in the techniques, safety procedures, and best practices of welding. They develop training programs, demonstrate various welding methods, and assess trainees' skills to ensure competency. Welding Trainers work in vocational schools, technical colleges, manufacturing companies, or training centers, and often help prepare individuals for certification exams or on-the-job performance. Their role is crucial in maintaining high safety standards and producing proficient welders for the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Welding Trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Welding Trainer, you need advanced welding expertise, industry certifications (such as AWS Certified Welding Educator), and experience in instructional techniques. Familiarity with welding equipment, safety protocols, and training tools, as well as knowledge of various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick), is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to motivate and assess learners are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure effective teaching, safety compliance, and the successful development of skilled welders.
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Welding Instructor

Arcosa LWB, LLC

Steele, AL

$43K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Plant Welding Instructor. In this role, you will administer the Steele, Alabama utility pole manufacturing plant's welder training program (pole school). The Plant Welding Instructor will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection experience, and experience training and testing welding candidates.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What you'll do:

  • Train, coach and develop Welding Technicians to ensure safe, consistent, and code-compliant welding practices
  • Provide hands-on and classroom welding instruction using approved procedures
  • Demonstrate proper welding techniques, joint preparation, and equipment setup
  • Instruct Welding Technicians on utility pole weld applications and repair standards
  • Evaluate weld quality and provide corrective feedback and coaching
  • Support welder qualification, certification and re-certification testing
  • Reinforce standardized welding practices across pole school locations
  • Mentor Welding Technicians to improve skill level, consistency and workmanship
  • Promote and enforce safe welding practices and PPE requirements
  • Ensure training aligns with applicable welding codes, procedures and specifications
  • Drive weld quality improvements through skill development and instruction
  • Drive throughput

What you'll need:

  • 3 - 5 years of FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma/air carbon arc, and layout/fit-up experience, preferably in the utility structure industry.
  • Able to effectively present classroom training and hands-on welding application training.
  • Proficient in conducting AWS D1.1 welder qualification tests and generating welder qualification records.
  • Welding-related associate degree desired.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) desired.
  • Proficient in using various weld inspection tools such as amp/volt/wire feed/gas flow meters, fillet weld gages, undercut gages, etc.
  • Able to read and comprehend welding symbols, welding procedure specifications, work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, etc.
  • Possess written and oral communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) desired.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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