Shape the Next Generation of Welders
Imagine starting your day in a modern welding labmachines 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.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What You’ll Teach With
- MIG, TIG, and Stick welders
- GTAW, SMAW, and Flux-Cored Arc systems
- Robotic and Laser welding equipment
What You Bring
- 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 empathybecause every student learns at a different pace
Compensation & Benefits
- $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
Why UTI
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 impactone life at a time. Join us and be part of that legacy.
