Weld Trainer I

• Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
• Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
• That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
• We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission

The Weld Trainer I supports the Weld Training School by administering basic weld testing, providing hands-on coaching to trainees, and assisting with daily training operations. This role focuses on foundational welding instruction, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards .

Explore the Depth of the Role

• Administer basic weld testing for pre-hire candidates and employees under defined processes and supervision.
• Provide verbal and hands-on training support for welding trainees on paperwork, documentation, and introductory welding techniques.
• Support general operational tasks within the Weld Training School.
• Follow and promote corporate safety policies and maintain a clean and organized workspace following 5S standards.
• Demonstrate proper use of common measuring tools (tape measures, scales, rulers, calipers, micrometers).
• Assist in identifying potential manufacturing or quality issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Record test data accurately and maintain required documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, punctuality, initiative, and dependable work habits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mission Readiness

• Basic proficiency in welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW (Spray and Pulsed), SMAW, and introductory GTAW.
• Shall acquire Keel’s ASNT TC1-A VT LEVEL II. This is an in-house OJT course and will take approximately 8 months to a year with proper supervision.
• Prefer experience with basic computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Education or training experience is sufficient to understand principles of welder training and testing.
• Understand English and Metric measurement systems preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and basic weld testing techniques.
• Foundational understanding of assembly, fabrication, or construction.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written formats.

Travel Requirements

• Rare but may occur

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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