CNC & Machining Instructor

Equus • San Marcos, TX

6d

About The Position

The CNC & Machining Instructor teaches young adults ages 16–24 practical machining and CNC skills to help prepare them for careers in manufacturing. Instruction includes hands-on work with shop equipment, CNC programming and setup, blueprint reading, precision measurement, shop mathematics, quality control, real-world projects, and safe equipment operation. The instructor tracks student progress, supports achievement of training milestones and industry credentials, and shares industry knowledge and best practices.

The instructor creates a positive, disciplined, and motivating classroom and shop environment; prepares lessons and aligns course content with industry standards and the Training Achievement Record; and evaluates and records student progress. The role also includes maintaining attendance and required records, assisting with Job Corps forms and reports, ensuring classroom and shop safety and cleanliness, developing industry partnerships, and helping students pursue employment, military service, college, apprenticeships, or advanced training. The instructor models appropriate employability skills, supports a respectful environment free from harassment and intimidation, attends required staff training, and follows applicable procedures and policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located, or accredited by a professional trade organization.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience in a vocational trade.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on machining skills, including operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Introduce students to CNC machining, programming, machine setup, and manufacturing processes.
• Teach blueprint reading, precision measurement, shop mathematics, and quality control.
• Guide students through real-world machining projects and practical skill assessments.
• Teach safe equipment operation and maintain a safety-focused, clean classroom and shop environment.
• Track student progress and help students achieve training milestones and industry credentials.
• Create a positive and motivating classroom atmosphere, maintain discipline, and establish strong student-instructor rapport.
• Prepare and deliver lessons using varied instructional approaches; maintain lesson plans aligned with industry standards and the Training Achievement Record.
• Record and forward daily attendance and complete required Job Corps forms, reports, evaluations, and case notes as applicable.
• Develop industry partnerships that may lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement.
• Assist students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials and pursuing job placement, military service, college, apprenticeships, or advanced training.
• Update the electronic Training Achievement Record as required.
• Operate in accordance with applicable PRH requirements, standard operating procedures, and corporate policies.
• Clearly communicate and model appropriate CSS and employability skills; maintain accountability for staff, students, and property.
• Foster a safe, respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
• Assist the Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Attend required staff training opportunities.
• Share real-world industry knowledge, experiences, and best practices and help students develop employer-valued work habits and technical skills.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities.
• Networking programs.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED