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Trades Instructor P11 - MCTI - Welding

State of Michigan

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$27.32 - $50.67

per hour

Closes

February 4, 2026More State jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a welding instructor at a state training institute in Michigan, where you'll teach hands-on welding skills, safety, and fabrication to adult students, many with disabilities, to prepare them for jobs in the welding field.

You'll also counsel students on personal challenges, update lesson plans to match industry needs, and work with teams to support their success.

It's a great fit for someone with real-world welding experience who enjoys teaching diverse learners and staying current with trade trends.

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in welding or a related trade field
  • Minimum of five years of work experience in welding functions like construction, fabrication, inspection, or repair
  • American Welding Society (AWS) certification or willingness to obtain it
  • Ability to provide high-quality instruction in welding theory, processes, and safety
  • Experience designing lesson plans and curricula aligned with industry standards
  • Skills in counseling and supporting adult students with disabilities and diverse learning needs
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advisory committees on program updates

Full Job Description

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At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The Welding Instructor provides high-quality instruction and hands-on training in welding theory, processes, fabrication, and safety within the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) Machine Technology Program. The instructor teaches technical and related subjects to help students develop competitive, job-ready skills for employment in the welding industry.

This position also plays a key role in supporting student success by counseling students on academic and personal challenges that may be barriers to employability, and by developing instructional strategies and accommodations that meet the diverse learning needs of adult students with disabilities. The instructor designs and maintains current lesson plans and curricula that reflect industry standards and advances in technology, while using instructional methods tailored to benefit students with a wide range of learning styles and academic abilities.

The Welding Instructor participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor and advise students regarding progress in training and to develop strategies that promote learning and workplace readiness. The instructor also collaborates with the Occupational Advisory Committee to ensure the program remains current with workforce trends, employer expectations, and emerging technologies in the welding field.

Welding Trades Instructor P11 - Position Description

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Requirements

Education
Possession of an associate's degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught.

Experience
  • This position has a Special Position Requirement (SPR) - A minimum of five years of work experience in welding-related functions such as construction, fabrication, inspection, or repair is required.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) certified or willingness to become certified within one-year of hire.
Experience teaching in a Career and Technical Education Center (secondary education or post-secondary education), Community College, or technical school preferred, alternative training experiences in a professional setting will be considered. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

Trades Instructor P11
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of an appropriate bachelor's degree, master's degree, or vocational teacher certification may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR

Trades Instructor P11
This position is assigned subclass codes that require an individual to possess specialized experience, training, or license to be appointed. The selected applicant must satisfy the following subclass code if qualifying through alternative education:

TRDWELDCUT - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience in the skilled craft of welding pertaining to the many processes of fusion, adhesion, and cutting to fabricate or repair products used in manufacturing, research and application, may be substituted for the education requirements.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:
1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s).

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5163841