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 youre 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.

Mission Readiness:

• Basic proficiency in welding processes such as FCAW GMAW (Spray and Pulsed) SMAW and introductory GTAW.
• Shall acquire Keels 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
• 401(k) 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

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process please email with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

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What we build builds us.