Technical Instructor

The Technical Instructor will be based at GMF’s Headquarters in Lakeland, FL. The primary responsibility of the Instructor is to effectively lead the Apprenticeship and Welding programs. This individual will regularly assess workforce capabilities, identify skill gaps, and implement targeted training solutions to support employee development and organizational needs. This individual should foster an engaging learning environment, uphold a suitable balance of discipline, and impart knowledge to students. The Instructor must demonstrate reliability, responsibility, independence, and initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Educate and train students to develop their skills as a proficient journeyman and welder
• Provide administrative support for course logistics such as scheduling and curriculum development
• Meet established goals related to student performance
• Work with the Talent Development Manager to coordinate the maintenance of student performance profiles, other audit records, and attendance records
• Maintain a safe instructional environment
• Ensure the completion of documentation, maintain records, and provide assistance in monitoring essential data components, including industry-recognized certifications
• Access computer databases to review student test scores, complete lesson plans, and log attendance records

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• 5+ years of teaching or training experience
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Bilingual, preferred

Salary:

• $80,000 - $90,000/year
• Dependent upon experience

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off

About GMF Steel Group:

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, and Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of latest technology and best practices.