Description

Share your welding expertise and help train the next generation of skilled maritime welders. The Calhoon MEBA Engineering School (CMES) is seeking an experienced welding professional to join its Marine Engineering Faculty as a full-time Welding Instructor, providing classroom instruction and hands-on training.

CMES serves MEBA and commercial maritime professionals in both deck and engine departments. Its courses help mariners upgrade licenses, obtain additional or crossover endorsements, meet STCW training and assessment requirements, and fulfill specific requirements for MEBA-contracted companies and government vessels. Operating under a DNV quality standards system, CMES delivers current, relevant, hands-on maritime training.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Services, the Welding Instructor will oversee welding programs and laboratories, develop and maintain welding and related industrial arts curricula, and provide practical instruction that prepares mariners for the demands of the maritime industry.

Requirements

Responsibilities
       Teach welding techniques, shop safety, equipment operation, and blueprint reading.

       Demonstrate welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, as required by the curriculum.

       Develop lesson plans and practical welding exercises.

       Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.

       Maintain accurate attendance and training records.

       Maintain a safe, organized training environment and support proper equipment care.

Qualifications
       Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials. 

       Demonstrated professional welding experience.

       Previous welding certification

       Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication, and safe shop practices.

       Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and specifications.

       Strong communication skills and the ability to teach students with varying experience levels.

       Previous teaching, mentoring, or workforce training experience preferred.

       Maritime experience is preferred

       Additional Machinist or machine shop experience is welcomed