Description
Teach welding processes, fabrication, and shop safety to high school students, preparing them for industry certifications and entry-level employment or further education.
- • Plan balanced lessons that combine theory, demonstration, and hands-on welding practice.
- • Prepare, administer, and grade written tests, skill checks, and performance welds.
- • Enforce school and program policies and rules.
- • Assign and grade classwork, shop projects, and homework.
- • Teach SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, cutting, and basic fabrication using a structured plan.
- • Set clear objectives and performance criteria for each unit, project, and certification attempt.
- • Use welding simulators, computers, and audiovisual resources to support instruction.
- • Coordinate and supervise work-based learning and shop projects with industry partners.
- • Encourage persistence, problem solving, and exploration of advanced welding topics.
- • Communicate with parents, counselors, and administrators to address academic or behavior issues.
- • Develop course outlines and syllabi aligned to state standards and industry expectations.
- • Advise students on academic choices, career paths, and certifications.
- • Select, order, store, issue, and inventory metals, consumables, PPE, and shop equipment.
- • Stay current on welding technology, codes, and instructional best practices.
- • Collaborate with special educators and support staff on individual student needs.
- • Provide remediation and extra practice for students needing additional help.
- • Prepare required reports on student progress, safety incidents, and program activities.
- • Meet with parents and guardians to review progress and resource needs.
- • Prepare the welding shop, booths, and materials for daily labs and lessons.
- • Maintain accurate student records, certifications, and safety training logs.
- • Instruct students individually and in groups through demonstrations, labs, and discussions.
- • Establish and enforce shop safety rules, PPE use, and procedures for maintaining order.
- • Observe and evaluate students' weld quality, safety habits, behavior, and development.
- • Instruct and monitor proper use, setup, and care of welders, torches, and shop tools.
- • Plan and supervise field trips to fabrication shops, unions, or trade shows and host guest speakers.
- • Attend professional development, AWS section meetings, and educator workshops.
- • Sponsor or coach welding clubs, SkillsUSA, or related competitions.
- • Collaborate with colleagues to develop, evaluate, and refine welding curriculum and assessments.
- • Assist students with internships, apprenticeships, and job placement referrals.
- • Coordinate lesson schedules and shared lab access with other staff following approved curricula.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on school committees as required.
- • Manage routine shop administration, including maintenance requests and safety inspections.
- • Provide accommodations, adaptive tools, and safe access for students with disabilities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
