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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/structural-welding-instructor-rhoads-philadelphia-pa-us-2026-19446-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Structural Welding Instructor - Rhoads US-PA-Philadelphia Job ID: 2026-19446 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources Rhoads Industrial Philadelphia Overview Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for onsite support for strategic sourcing initiatives at the Philadelphia, PA Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing at the Rhoads site. The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various structural welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor. ### Responsibilities & Duties The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses - Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents Supporting various course content reviews and related activities Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled - Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics - Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues Supporting special training projects as required - Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned - Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed Work Schedule The selected candidate will be assigned the following schedule: General first shift hours (7:00am 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support - Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends) - Ability to support business travel approximately 20+% annually Responsibilities Successful candidates for the position will: Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve Have the ability to professionally engage with supplier staff Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches Qualifications ### Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 4+ years of welding trade experience 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal) Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC) ### Preferred Qualifications Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degrees Proficient in 3 or more welding processes Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT Experience with various business systems i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote Business Travel/EWA experience Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies PI287955172 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 13, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 112 days - Location: Philadelphia, PA, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/structural-welding-instructor-rhoads-philadelphia-pa-us-2026-19446-eb-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,189 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [IPS CTF Waterfront Engineering Electrical | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1b85a78ac6cb97fa196f/) Philadelphia, PA, US ### [Planner - Production Control | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/b006b002b776041bd104/) Philadelphia, PA, US ### [Supplier Quality Advocate (Philadelphia, PA) | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/14360b54f0335cd33f6e/) Philadelphia, PA, US ### [AEGIS Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Instructor / Lab Mentor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/378cd3739f7a9e4a700e/) Dahlgren, VA, US ### [ASW Training Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/b945fa7696e160f71174/) San Diego, CA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Welding Instructor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/78859ef20a3ab6fc773c/) Comfort Systems USA · High Point, NC ### [Shop Helper - 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