Welding Technology Instructor & Lab Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the Next Generation of Welders

Imagine starting your day in a modern welding lab—machines humming, booths lit, safety checks complete. You gather a small group, walk them through a MIG bead demo, and watch the lightbulb moments as they lay down cleaner passes with each attempt. The afternoon brings one-on-one coaching, a quick huddle with fellow instructors to refine a lesson, and a final sweep to ensure every torch and hood is put away safely. That’s a day in the life of a Welding Technology Instructor & Lab Mentor at Universal Technical Institute.

Never taught before? We’ve got you. If you bring the drive, patience, and trade mastery, we provide paid training to help you translate hands-on expertise into powerful instruction.

• Inspire and educate by building an engaging, inclusive environment where learners gain confidence and skill.
• Teach by doing with live demos, guided practice, and real-world projects that mirror shop-floor scenarios.
• Develop curriculum alongside our education team to keep content aligned with modern welding technology and industry trends.
• Mentor students through problem-solving, encouraging critical thinking and creative approaches.
• Lead with safety by modeling and enforcing best practices every time a hood drops.

• MIG, TIG, and Stick welders
• GTAW, SMAW, and Flux-Cored Arc systems
• Robotic and Laser welding equipment

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience
• Proficiency across MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored processes
• Experience with oxy-acetylene torch work, plasma cutting, brazing, and soldering
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Patience and empathy—because every student learns at a different pace

• $32–$36 per hour with opportunity for overtime
• Weekends off
• Paid training
• Free tuition for you and your immediate family
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• 401(k), Paid Holidays, and PTO
• State-of-the-art tools and equipment

For 60 years, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and its family of schools have partnered with 35+ industry-leading brands across 16 campuses and 5 technical schools. Our mission is simple: expand our reach and increase our impact—one life at a time. Join us and be part of that legacy.