Mid Level Welding Supervisor Jobs
Mid level welding supervisor jobs go to professionals ready to own production schedules, mentor welding crews, and make quality and safety calls without waiting for direction. Openings run predominantly on-site across Education, Manufacturing, and Energy, with employers like Miller, Gotion, and Virginia Community College System hiring at this level now.
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Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Instructor of Welding (Credit & Workforce Training)
Role Title Adjunct Instructor
Role Code 01011
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 294A0020
Agency Southwest Virginia Community College
Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range $793 - $1058 per semester credit hour; Starting salary for non-credit classes is $40 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Up to 29 hours per week. Classes may be offered day, evening, or weekend.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) seeks an energetic, engaging, and student-focused individual to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Welding. This position supports both credit-based academic programs and workforce training programs within the Applied Technologies Division. Instructional assignments are based on program demand and offered on a contract basis.
Classes may be taught on the SWCC main campus or at various locations throughout the College’s service region. Travel may be required. Courses may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours, as the instructor’s schedule allows. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to creating a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver welding instruction for both credit and workforce training programs.
- Develop and maintain course curriculum, lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and learning objectives.
- Adapt instructional content and delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse student populations and industry partners.
- Create an engaging learning environment that promotes student success, retention, and completion.
- Administer examinations, evaluate student performance, and maintain required instructional records.
- Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students as appropriate.
- Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support in-person and online learning.
- Promote welding programs and serve as an ambassador for Southwest Virginia Community College by assisting with student recruitment and outreach activities.
- Maintain a safe training environment and ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance during emergency declarations as directed by the College or Commonwealth of Virginia.
Instructional assignments are based on enrollment and workforce demand. Candidates must be reliable, professional, safety-oriented, and committed to high-quality instruction that prepares students for success in the welding industry.
Classes may be offered on the main campus, at the Bluestone Center, or other locations as needed for customized employer training utilizing the mobile welding lab.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in welding processes and fabrication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of welding principles, applications, and industry practices.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
- Commitment to student success and workplace safety.
- Ability to teach in-person classes at Southwest Virginia Community College locations.
- AWS certifications in one or more of the following processes are strongly preferred: FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW, or willingness to obtain related to teaching assignments.
- NC3 Lincoln Electric Educational Program Certifications or willingness to earn.
Additional Considerations
- Prior teaching or training experience in secondary, postsecondary, apprenticeship, or workforce development environments.
- Experience utilizing instructional technology and delivering online or hybrid instruction.
- Welding diploma, college-level welding coursework, or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Welding.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
- Experience working with industry partners and workforce training initiatives.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3722P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 11/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website
Contact Name Human Resources
Email human.resources@sw.edu
Phone Number 276-964-7339
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Instructor of Welding (Credit & Workforce Training)
Role Title Adjunct Instructor
Role Code 01011
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 294A0020
Agency Southwest Virginia Community College
Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range $793 - $1058 per semester credit hour; Starting salary for non-credit classes is $40 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Up to 29 hours per week. Classes may be offered day, evening, or weekend.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) seeks an energetic, engaging, and student-focused individual to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Welding. This position supports both credit-based academic programs and workforce training programs within the Applied Technologies Division. Instructional assignments are based on program demand and offered on a contract basis.
Classes may be taught on the SWCC main campus or at various locations throughout the College’s service region. Travel may be required. Courses may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours, as the instructor’s schedule allows. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to creating a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver welding instruction for both credit and workforce training programs.
- Develop and maintain course curriculum, lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and learning objectives.
- Adapt instructional content and delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse student populations and industry partners.
- Create an engaging learning environment that promotes student success, retention, and completion.
- Administer examinations, evaluate student performance, and maintain required instructional records.
- Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students as appropriate.
- Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support in-person and online learning.
- Promote welding programs and serve as an ambassador for Southwest Virginia Community College by assisting with student recruitment and outreach activities.
- Maintain a safe training environment and ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance during emergency declarations as directed by the College or Commonwealth of Virginia.
Instructional assignments are based on enrollment and workforce demand. Candidates must be reliable, professional, safety-oriented, and committed to high-quality instruction that prepares students for success in the welding industry.
Classes may be offered on the main campus, at the Bluestone Center, or other locations as needed for customized employer training utilizing the mobile welding lab.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in welding processes and fabrication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of welding principles, applications, and industry practices.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
- Commitment to student success and workplace safety.
- Ability to teach in-person classes at Southwest Virginia Community College locations.
- AWS certifications in one or more of the following processes are strongly preferred: FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW, or willingness to obtain related to teaching assignments.
- NC3 Lincoln Electric Educational Program Certifications or willingness to earn.
Additional Considerations
- Prior teaching or training experience in secondary, postsecondary, apprenticeship, or workforce development environments.
- Experience utilizing instructional technology and delivering online or hybrid instruction.
- Welding diploma, college-level welding coursework, or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Welding.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
- Experience working with industry partners and workforce training initiatives.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3722P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 11/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website
Contact Name Human Resources
Email human.resources@sw.edu
Phone Number 276-964-7339
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Mid Level Welding Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level welding supervisor job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight welds you qualified, crews you coordinated, and safety incidents you prevented or resolved. Employers at this level want to see that you've run shifts independently, enforced weld procedures, and caught quality issues before they became rework. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level welding supervisors?
Companies hiring mid level welding supervisors right now include Miller, Gotion, and Virginia Community College System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among manufacturers, fabricators, and construction contractors that run active production lines or project sites and need supervisors who can operate independently.
Are there remote mid level welding supervisor jobs?
Yes, though most welding supervisor roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level welding supervisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve quality oversight, inspection coordination, or production scheduling rather than hands-on floor supervision.
How do I move up to a mid level welding supervisor role?
Moving from an entry-level welding position into a supervisor role takes deliberate skill-building over several years. Focus on earning certifications like AWS CWI or relevant process endorsements, taking on lead welder responsibilities, and demonstrating that you can hold crews accountable to schedules and quality standards. Measurable outcomes, such as reduced rework rates or improved inspection pass rates, make the strongest case for promotion.
Which industries hire the most mid level welding supervisors?
Mid Level welding supervisor roles concentrate in Education, Manufacturing, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate large fabrication or construction programs that require supervisors with enough experience to manage crews and enforce weld quality standards without close oversight.