ATDM Floating Instructor: Precision Manufacturing

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH•Danville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ATDM Floating Instructor, Precision Manufacturing provides instructional, operational, and coverage support to ensure consistent, high-quality training across all shifts. This role cross-trains instructors and technicians as needed and supports daily instructional operations by setting up student profiles, enrolling students in required systems, and assisting with lab preparation. The Floating Instructor is responsible for maintaining classroom and lab standards, including adherence to 5S audit guidelines, daily and weekly routines, emergency protocols, safety expectations, and basic maintenance awareness. Additional responsibilities include assisting with test proctoring, documenting credentials earned, providing tours as requested, and supporting special projects or initiatives as directed by the Department Lead Instructor. This role plays a critical part in ensuring instructional continuity, operational readiness, and a safe, professional learning environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in a mission-critical industry by training the next generation of skilled technicians. Unlike traditional instructional roles, this position operates within an accelerated, hands-on training model focused on rapid skill development and immediate workforce placement. You will work closely with industry-aligned curriculum and contribute to a program that directly supports national defense manufacturing needs.

Requirements

Two-year diploma in Precision Machining Technology (or equivalent) and/or three years of relevant occupational experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Creative thinking and problem-solving mindset
Microsoft Office proficiency
Technical math proficiency
Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
Bench inspection using precision measuring hand tools
CAD/CAM software experience
Programming, setup, and operation of CNC machine tools
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
Evidence of successful work experience as a team member
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI)

Nice To Haves

NIMS Level 1
Lean and Six Sigma experience
Measuring tool calibration
CMM programming and operation
Multi-axis machining experience
Advanced tooling practices
Experience with additive manufacturing slicing software
Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) metals and/or polymers

Responsibilities

Provide instructional, operational, and coverage support to ensure consistent, high-quality training across all shifts
Cross-train instructors and technicians as needed
Support daily instructional operations by setting up student profiles
Enroll students in required systems
Assist with lab preparation
Maintain classroom and lab standards, including adherence to 5S audit guidelines, daily and weekly routines, emergency protocols, safety expectations, and basic maintenance awareness
Assist with test proctoring
Document credentials earned
Provide tours as requested
Support special projects or initiatives as directed by the Department Lead Instructor
Address absences and cover vacations across three shifts as required
Cover second shift (Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) and third shift (Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.) with advance notice and manager approval

Benefits

Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match
Generous time off is provided, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
Paid holidays are provided, including a two week paid winter break
Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered
Excellent dental options

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