Marine Metal Trades Corporate Trainer – Limited Term – North Coast Marine

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships. The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC. Department: Corporate Training & Economic Development Reports To: Program Manager, Maritime training Travel: 1-2 days per month LOCATION: North Coast Marine STANDARD HOURS: 4:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday with flexibility to work evenings and Fridays. STARTING PAY RANGE: $76,544–$82,499 per year *Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity. This position is limited term until December 31, 2027 POSITION SUMMARY Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. A corporate trainer's primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment to foster learner success. A trainer continually improves the overall quality in the delivery of learning to support the achievement of college outcomes and priorities utilizing evidence to support decision-making. Trainers work in alignment with the college's mission, vision, core values, and operating principles. Trainers are expected to provide service to the college community exemplified by teamwork, committee involvement, and participation in shared leadership activities. In addition, trainers commit to ongoing professional growth in both training and technical areas, as well as the development of their colleagues and teams. Corporate trainers are located at the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Center, NWTC- Sturgeon Bay campus, and associated shipyards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and continually revise curriculum that includes multicultural perspectives, core abilities, and technical content to meet industry or regulatory standards to prepare graduates for successful careers. Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom. Create learning experiences which integrate multiple alternative or emerging delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, including, but not limited to, hybrid, face-to-face, video conferencing, self-paced, and on-line course delivery. Provide immediate, routine, and consistent feedback to students to assist them in improving performance in technical and core ability competencies. Create a learning environment that integrates best practices for student success including authentic service learning, student club events, and engagement in profession specific activities. Develop, support, participate and collaborate with other departments on student recruitment, program marketing, and referral of students as needed for student success strategies including tutoring, counseling, advising, etc. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence. Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery. Engage with business and industry through engagement and participation in advisory committees, including the recruitment of new members, planning of meetings, participation in community groups, and business visits. Participate in community and college-sponsored events to promote the college's programs and enhance community relationships. Engage in division, department and team meetings and requirements including the development and completion of the college's strategic planning through team action plans and budget requests Maintain proficient knowledge and skill in emerging trends and current occupational practices by networking with regional industry leaders and participating in continuing education and professional development. Assist in the development of adjunct faculty through communication, sharing of resources, coaching and mentoring. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide customized training required to construct a naval vessel to include: Welding, Ship fitting, Pipefitting, and Outfitting training. to meet the needs of a marine manufacturing organization in a customer directed and work-based environment. Manage and design the instructional process, associated curriculum review and development, and student guidance within the area of training to include courses/topics for basic hull construction, blueprint reading, metal cutting, visual inspection, Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW), Ship fitting, Pipefitting and Brazing, Outfitting, and Metal Fabrication. Perform welding and brazing demonstrations with all tools and machines that students will utilize. Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety incidents and ensure proper reporting documentation. Engage in positive communication with external customer leadership by sharing feedback, progress, achievement, and student concerns. Utilize Visual Testing (VT) certifications to inspect welds and brazes in accordance with Naval standards. Ensure students comply with and adhere to customer safety rules and regulations, in addition to standard NWTC safety policies and industry standards. Teach students safe use of multiple brands of equipment used in labs for cutting, grinding, brazing, and welding. Learn and execute destructive and non-destructive testing methods per MIL-STD 248. Understand and Qualify (V.T.) for completing WPQ weld quality sheets. Monitor material usage, & consumables. Practice 5s and lean manufacturing and management. Collaborate with account executives and project management coordinators to scope additional opportunities. Developing customized curriculum to external business and industry. Implement daily lab and lecture schedule for multiple concurrent training cohorts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of a technical diploma and two years successful direct occupational experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience required. Five years successful direct industrial experience preferred. Must pass Practical Weld Test. Corporate Trainers are encouraged to complete the Faculty Quality Assurance System Professional Development. Recognized Welding Certifications preferred, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), ASNT NDT Level II Certification, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level III Certification. Microsoft Office Suite The ability to work a flexible schedule including 10 hours a day primarily student facing. Knowledge of ship and shipyard terminology required. Manage classroom and lab by performing preventative maintenance on all equipment. This includes updating guards and safety modifications per OSHA regulations which ensure a productive and safe learning environment, and management of materials and consumables. Must be able to weld out of position and run mechanized welding equipment. Ability to weld in the following processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and Brazing. Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings and weekends. Ability to assist students with a variety of technical course material in an open, self-directed, trainer assisted manufacturing technology environment. Ability to certify in visual testing (VT). Ability to assist students with a variety of technical course material in an open, self-directed, trainer assisted manufacturing technology environment. Maintain student confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Protection as needed for the job.) Exposure to dust, fumes and noise is part of the work environment. **An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience with adult learners is desired. Auto Cad and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred Knowledge and familiarity of ABS American Bureau of Rules: Steel Vessel Rules, Rules of Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft preferred. Knowledge of and familiarity with Naval Fabrication Documents-shipfitter, ABS Surface Ship, Workmanship documents (company specific), and Mil-Std 248 preferred. Our college values and competencies shape how we work and support students every day. All employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies. Learn more here. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding. Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls, and/or heavy equipment and machinery. Capability to push, pull, and/or maneuver equipment as needed. PPE: To wear and work in personnel protective equipment as needed Heavy Lifting: Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture. NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu. NWTC recognizes that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed on the job opening, please still consider applying. Apply to the positions you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and any new postings that might interest you! Students choose NWTC to get high quality, affordable education to prepare for rewarding careers or to start their bachelor's degrees. Nearly 95 percent of our grads have careers within six months of graduation; 78.8 percent of those grads are employed in their career fields. Plus, hundreds of graduates continue their education through NWTC's transfer agreements with 40 other colleges/universities. For over 100 years, NWTC has pioneered programming to meet the needs of students and the community. The College provides education and training that enable students to gain real world experience for family-sustaining jobs and a solid start on their bachelor's degrees. NWTC is in constant partnership with employers to ensure we are producing highly skilled graduates for the workforce. When it comes to student success, NWTC has set the standard for the state's technical colleges. In 2010, NWTC was the first college in Wisconsin to join Achieving the Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to helping community college students succeed. Student success is at the center of our work. As a result, in 2021, NWTC earned the highest honor from Achieving the Dream, the Leah Meyer Austin Award, which recognizes bold, transformational changes that put access, and student success at the center of their institutional priorities. In 2025, NWTC was named a top 10 finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. NWTC offers the opportunity to work in a professional and stimulating environment where the intended culture of belonging and a holistic view of the employee is promoted. We empower employees to be their best selves and contribute to engagement and innovation. We are committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry. The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community. Benefits of working at NWTC are measurable in ways such as motivation for improved personal and professional relationships and a cohesive work environment. We provide our employees with a high-quality compensation and benefits package and professional development opportunities. If you want to shape the lives of our students– and be respected for your work – you'll feel at home in the NWTC culture. NWTC offers the opportunity to work in a professional and stimulating environment where the intended culture of belonging and a holistic view of the employee is promoted. We empower employees to be their best selves and contribute to engagement and innovation. We are committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry.