Welder Trainer

True North Steel is hiring a Welding Instructor/Trainer for its Billings (MT) site. This trainer will be responsible for the training and mentoring of all welding positions in the key areas of plant fabrication and then measuring the effectiveness of the program. True North Steel offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off, among other benefits.

If your values align with ours and you’re interested in furthering your welding career, apply with True North Steel today!

Responsible for new hire training, remedial training, upskilling, and ongoing coaching of all welding positions in the key areas of plant fabrication.

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the True North Steel Game Changer definition.
• Responsible for teaching welding fundamentals, techniques, and best practices, providing hands‑on instruction to ensure welders develop the skills required to meet quality and safety standards along with customer expectations.
• Effectively motivate and engage trainees while still providing critical feedback.
• Responsible for accommodating the training needs of all shifts on site, including nights and weekends, to ensure welders across all schedules receive consistent development opportunities.
• Identify where learning gaps exist, provide training to address those gaps, and provide recommendations for improvements to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in interviews alongside site leadership and administer pre‑hire weld assessments for potential welders.
• Ensure timely execution of the weld training program in collaboration with Site Leadership Team.
• Accurately complete training records in a timely manner in LMS.
• Attend skill matrix meetings and actively participate in discussions regarding identified skill gaps and propose targeted training or development activities based on the identified skill gap.
• Administer applicable product line weld tests in coordination with the quality control department.
• Upskill employees to ensure they meet current job requirements and are prepared for progression to advance skill levels.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development Team and Quality Team on the design and development of weld training for production new hires.
• Align training efforts with operational needs and employee development goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the weld training program and make recommendations to Learning and Development Team.
• Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Competence in all welding positions and methods pertaining to their site preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as AWS, ASME, AISC and API preferred.
• Must be able to effectively present complex technical material, adapting to different learning styles.
• Blueprint reading with complex building structure knowledge preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and update documentation.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Adaptable, patient, and organized.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of related experience in Steel Fabrication (Welding, Fitting, and Machine Operations) preferred.
• Two years of leadership experience preferred.
• Have or obtain a CWI certification within two years of being hired into role.
• Have or obtain an OSHA 10 certification within one year of being hired into role.