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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/structural-welding-instructor-2nd-shift-waterford-ct-us-2026-21688-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Structural Welding Instructor 2nd shift | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Structural Welding Instructor 2nd shift US-CT-Waterford Job ID: 2026-21688 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources CT-EB Waterford Overview Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Structural Welding Instructor for the Weld School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students. The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety, various welding processes and wire types, as well as additional welding related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also 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 various classroom courses related to trade work such as Workmanship, Back to Basics and Safety Briefs SMAW, GMAW, STAW, SAW Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests Enforcing safety rules and regulations Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents Supporting various course content reviews and related activities Conducting assessments as scheduled Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics - Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues Supporting special training projects as required - Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned Available for overtime as needed Applicants must be available for ALL shifts Responsibilities Organized and have an excellent work ethic Experience working to procedures Experience working in a changing environment. Must be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, possess strong communication skills and be a team player. Ability to work as part of the team Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills Have experience with various computer programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities - Must be able to stand for long periods of time Qualifications Required: High school diploma/GED 4+ years welding experience - 2+ years Electric Boat welding experience Preferred: 1/C Welder or 3+ years of EB welding experience Prior teaching/instructor experience Certificate, Associates or advanced degree MDD-00948 VT certified NDT experience PI288140210 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 9, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Waterford, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/structural-welding-instructor-2nd-shift-waterford-ct-us-2026-21688-eb-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,216 - 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 ### [Structural Welding Instructor 3rd Shift | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1daa5d664e13da7f91ae/) Waterford, CT, US ### [Stryker Combat Vehicle Mechanic Germany](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/fb2ed89d915c77997cdc/) Kaiserslautern, Other / Non-US, DE ### [Stryker Spares Program Area Manager | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/273799a5a17568a56198/) Sterling Heights, MI, US ### [Studio Designer - Interior Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/bb47efdf751f955ca809/) St. Louis, MO, US ### [Subcontract Buyer (Supply Chain)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1e9d526d6391eb9f7eae/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Welding Instructor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/78859ef20a3ab6fc773c/) Comfort Systems USA · High Point, NC ### [Welding Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/e05ce17433f122f00145/) Eaton · Tijuana, Baja California, MEX ### [Welding Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/871e8cb333f40d5a95d0/) Eaton · Minden, Louisiana, USA ### [Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)- Early Career](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/68a3160e3e9b87b9a6bd/) Lockheed Martin · Owego, NY ### [Welding / Mechanical Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/f85dfd5eda1aeaf7c2ad/) SGS · Billings, MT, United States [Jobs in Waterford, CT](/locations/us/ct/waterford/)[Jobs in Connecticut](/locations/us-ct/)[Education & Training jobs](/functions/education-training/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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