Passaic County Community College

Night Class Welding Instructor (PT)

Location
Paterson, NJ
Pay
$28 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 17, 2026

About this position

We are seeking a part-time Welding Instructor to work alongside the senior instructor, follow the welding curriculum, and support students in the classroom and welding lab. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm to 9:30pm Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist with student instruction in both the classroom and welding lab Guide and support student learning in a safe, structured environment Demonstrate welding, cutting, fitting, and fabrication techniques Prepare materials and projects for instruction Weld, fabricate, cut, and visually inspect welds on a variety of materials and processes Work with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum Facilitate workshop sessions as needed Enforce all shop and lab safety procedures Perform other duties as assigned QualificationsCurrent welding certification or completion of an AWS program, trade school, 900-hour welder/fabricator program, or equivalent training.and/or 5-7 years of documented industry experience Strong knowledge of welding theory, welding code requirements, and certification standards Demonstrated commitment to workplace and lab safety, including the ability to follow and enforce safety protocols Ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and learning needs Ability to pass a multi-process welding and cutting evaluation Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, fitting, ironwork, welding, CNC, pipe, or related metalworking industries, whether civilian or military Comfortable demonstrating and instructing SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, plasma cutting, and oxy-fuel cutting in multiple positions Minimum of 3G certification or equivalent skill level in at least two welding processes CertificationsDestructive test certification OSHA certification Torch and fire watch certification DOT certification Candidate must pass a practical welding test. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: The hourly pay for this position is $28. Benefits: New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.) Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)

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$28 per hour
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$1,190/ course, n=81

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