Electro-Mechanical / Industrial Maintenance Skills Instructor
About The Position
Tec Centro – Capital Region is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical / Industrial Maintenance Instructor to provide hands-on technical training to individuals preparing for careers in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electrical, automation, and skilled trades. Candidates can bring industry experience without having worked as career educators. The role involves using practical knowledge of industrial equipment, troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical systems, and safe work practices to prepare the next generation of skilled technical workers in Central Pennsylvania. Instruction combines classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and hands-on learning. Topics may include electrical fundamentals and safety; AC/DC systems; industrial wiring and components; motors and motor controls; mechanical systems and power transmission; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; controls, automation, and PLCs; maintenance and troubleshooting; schematics and drawings; diagnostic equipment and tools; LOTO and OSHA practices; and workplace communication, professionalism, and job readiness. Training content may evolve according to employer needs, student skill levels, available equipment, and workforce requirements.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on industry experience in one or more relevant fields, including industrial maintenance, industrial or electrical maintenance, electro-mechanical systems, manufacturing maintenance, automation and controls, PLCs, mechanical maintenance, industrial machinery, or mechatronics.
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper work practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to people with varying levels of education and experience.
- Ability and willingness to work in a hands-on training environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising employees.
- Experience working with apprentices, entry-level technicians, or individuals entering the skilled trades.
- PLC programming or troubleshooting experience.
- Industrial automation and controls experience.
- Manufacturing or production equipment experience.
- OSHA and/or NFPA 70E knowledge.
- Lockout/Tagout experience.
- Relevant industry certifications or licenses.
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or formal training in electrical, electro-mechanical, industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and hands-on technical instruction in industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical skills.
- Teach topics such as electrical and mechanical systems, industrial wiring, motors and controls, pneumatics and hydraulics, PLCs, automation, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical documentation, diagnostic tools, and workplace safety.
- Prepare individuals for careers in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electrical, automation, and skilled trades.
- Adapt training content to employer needs, student skill levels, available equipment, and changing workforce requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
