Start Your Career as a Welding Instructor

Join the Western Welding Academy Team

Western Welding Academy operates out of Gillette, Wyoming, training students from all 50 states in pipe and structural welding. Founded in 2019 by Tyler Sasse, the school was built by welders for welders. Our mission is to deliver high-earning careers through intensive, hands-on training that mirrors the demands of real job sites. Every day, our instructors work side by side with students in the welding booth, providing real-time coaching on technique, safety, and code compliance.Our facility runs five days a week with programs ranging from 12 to 24 weeks. Students spend 85% of their training time welding in the booth, not sitting in a classroom. Our instructors bring 330+ combined years of pipeline, structural, and specialty welding experience to the training floor. They are the backbone of what makes Western Welding Academy different from other trade schools.We are always looking for qualified welding professionals, shop assistants, administrative staff, and campus support team members who share our commitment to building the next generation of skilled tradespeople. If you have experience in pipeline welding, structural welding, TIG, MIG, stick, or any specialty process, we want to hear from you. We also hire for non-welding roles including admissions, student services, housing coordination, and facility maintenance.Western Welding Academy offers a fast-paced, team-driven work environment with competitive compensation. You will be part of a team that has trained over 2,000 graduates with a 94% hire rate within 90 days. Our graduates go on to earn between $40,000 and $125,000 per year in welding careers across the country. Working here means you are directly shaping the futures of the next generation of welders.The campus is located at 26 Kinsey Lane in Gillette, Wyoming 82716. We offer a supportive and professional environment where every team member plays a role in student success. If you are passionate about the welding trade and want to make a real impact, submit your application below. For questions about current openings or to learn more about working at Western Welding Academy, call (307) 284-5313.

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