Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing Training Specialist

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Summary of Job Duties: Develop, implement and teach specialized training programs for industry which could include any of the following areas: industrial maintenance theory and practice, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor control, industrial electricity, programmable logic controllers, and other advanced manufacturing functions. Other industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical classes could be included, depending on experience of chosen applicant. Assist in coordination of Business and Industry Center classes, events, and outreach. Deliver training as needed including off-campus offerings, with evenings and weekend classes, as needed. Attend training and obtain certifications needed to perform duties. Responsible for maintaining safety in labs; including tools and equipment. Collaborate with internal UA-PTC departments, external workforce development entities, and industry representatives to address current and emerging workforce education needs within the College’s service area. Collaborate with the Executive Director of Business and Industry Center and the Director of Workforce Development in relation to strategic planning, program implementation, marketing efforts, and process improvements. Actively serve on college committees. Actively participate in community relations events to represent the College. Aid in selection, implementation and utilization of programs determined by industry partners. Update and maintain lab equipment to industry standards. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or One-year related experience and/or training or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of current industrial and advanced manufacturing theory and practice, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motor drive, industrial electricity, and/ or PLC, and other advanced manufacturing functions.

Nice To Haves

Applied engineering technologies (industrial, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineer technologist).
Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and teach specialized training programs for industry which could include any of the following areas: industrial maintenance theory and practice, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor control, industrial electricity, programmable logic controllers, and other advanced manufacturing functions. Other industrial, mechanical, electrical or chemical classes could be included, depending on experience of chosen applicant.
Assist in coordination of Business and Industry Center classes, events, and outreach. Deliver training as needed including off-campus offerings, with evenings and weekend classes, as needed.
Attend training and obtain certifications needed to perform duties.
Responsible for maintaining safety in labs; including tools and equipment.
Collaborate with internal UA-PTC departments, external workforce development entities, and industry representatives to address current and emerging workforce education needs within the College’s service area.
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Business and Industry Center and the Director of Workforce Development in relation to strategic planning, program implementation, marketing efforts, and process improvements.
Actively serve on college committees.
Actively participate in community relations events to represent the College.
Aid in selection, implementation and utilization of programs determined by industry partners.
Update and maintain lab equipment to industry standards.
Other duties as assigned