Welding Trainer

Job Description

Location: Justin Texas
Travel: Approximately 50% travel to Houston Texas and Kansas City Missouri

Position Summary

Victaulic is seeking an experienced Welding Trainer to support the development and advancement of employee welding capabilities across multiple fabrication sites. This position is responsible for evaluating skill levels developing structured training programs and delivering hands-on instruction in pipe and plate welding processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality expectations.

This is a salary non-exempt position meaning the incumbent is paid on a salaried basis and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws. The role requires regular travel to support training initiatives across designated locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate employee welding skills to identify strengths gaps and development opportunities.
• Provide hands-on training in pipe and plate welding processes including FCAW GMAW GTAW and other arc welding methods.
• Develop and deliver training materials (written visual and instructional) including guides presentations and videos.
• Conduct welder testing and certification activities ensuring compliance with AWS ASME and other applicable standards.
• Interview and assess internal and external welder candidates for skill level technical knowledge and certification readiness.
• Create and implement individualized training plans to advance employee skill progression.
• Track and monitor trainee progress providing consistent feedback coaching and performance guidance.
• Identify high-potential employees for advanced welding roles and support career development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of certifications qualifications and training progress.
• Stay current on welding technologies processes and industry advancements integrating updates into training programs.
• Support training initiatives related to robotic welding systems; programming experience preferred.
• Reinforce compliance with company safety standards as well as FEM/5S principles and workplace expectations.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Extensive experience in pipe welding and stainless-steel welding applications.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes including FCAW GMAW GTAW and related techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in welder qualification testing and certification processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (ASTM AWS ASME AWWA).
• Ability to interpret blueprints weld symbols and technical schematics.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to mentor and influence others positively.
• Proficiency in shop math and precision measuring tools (e.g. calipers micrometers).
• Computer competency including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with robotic welding systems and programming is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional welding certifications or training credentials preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing steel fabrication or a related industrial environment.
• Strong verbal written and visual communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple locations.

Working Conditions

• Combination of shop floor and training environment exposure.
• Frequent travel (approximately 50%) between Justin Houston and Kansas City locations.
• Ability to stand walk and perform hands-on training activities for extended periods.
• Exposure to typical welding and fabrication environments including heat noise and fumes with appropriate PPE requirements.

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race gender color religion national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic data or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership cancellation of the current contract the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume or a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.