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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/structural-welding-instructor-north-kingstown-ri-us-2026-18345-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Structural Welding Instructor ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Structural Welding Instructor US-RI-North Kingstown Job ID: 2026-18345 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 3 Category: Human Resources EB Quonset Point Facility Overview Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling. 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 self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and 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 Training team members to advance work and communicate issues Supporting special training projects as required - Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned Work Schedule The selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule: Generally, 1st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary flexibility is necessary - Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends) - Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%) ### Responsibilities Successful candidates for the Structural Welding Instructor Position will: Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom and workshop environment Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedural compliance Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed Ready to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches Must Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications - Must be able to stand for long periods of time - Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience - Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat - Ability to participate in business travel up to 75% Preferred Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree Instructing/teaching experience VT Experience Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC) Currently qualified & proficient in 3 or more welding processes Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT Proficiency with MS Office products Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc - Proficiency with communication & virtual technologies PI287955176 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 15 days - Location: North Kingstown, RI, US - 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