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Welding Instructor
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$49,227 / year median in New Jersey
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Join Lincoln Tech in partnership with NJ Transit to train their workforce in structural welding and fabrication. If you know welding inside and out and you're ready to shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals, this is your next move. This isn't a desk job. It's dynamic, mobile, and keeps you connected to the trade while building the skills of working professionals. You'll train at NJ Transit facilities in northern New Jersey, work with their employees, and stay engaged with the work while stepping into teaching. You'll influence how their workforce develops, and that matters. Responsibilities of a
Welding Trainer:
Deliver NJ Transit welding curriculum through hands-on instruction in classrooms, workshops, and live work settings. Teach welding techniques, fabrication, blueprint reading, rigging, and safety practices. Demonstrate proper welding procedures and reinforce quality workmanship and code compliance. Help shape curriculum that meets the demands of NJ Transit maintenance and infrastructure operations.
Ideal experience for the position:
5+ years of experience in welding and fabrication. Structural welding Blueprint reading and interpretation Rigging and material handling Fabrication and torch cutting Industrial safety and OSHA standards Certified Welder credential preferred. Experience working to AWS welding standards preferred. Ability to explain complex welding concepts clearly and confidently. Experience with apprenticeship or workforce development programs is a bonus. Teaching or training experience is a plus but not required. Valid driver's license required. Ready to step off the shop floor and into a role that shapes the future of NJ Transit's workforce? Apply today and help keep NJ Transit moving. Benefits Join our established and successful Skilled Trade programs with proven graduate outcomes Well-equipped training facility with industry-standard equipment Stability with a well-established institution (75+ years) Professional development and advancement opportunities
Full-time Comprehensive:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holidays Mileage reimbursement benefits Why Join Us?
At WorkforceLinc, we're committed to empowering technicians and partners through innovative training solutions. Learn more about our team and approach at https://www.workforcelinc.com.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance