Instructor - Industrial Maintenance (Contract)

MACHINISTS INSTITUTE•Colton, CA

About The Position

The Machinists Institute is a nonprofit apprenticeship and training organization that provides training to current and future aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing workers. It focuses on providing living-wage career opportunities through education and training across the state. The Institute is hiring a part-time, contract Instructor for programs in and around Colton, California. The position requires bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability. The Instructor teaches one or more aerospace, manufacturing, or related courses in their area of expertise. They use online learning management systems and classroom technology to deliver materials, work with the Program Director to set learning objectives and choose delivery methods, and bring industry expertise to classroom and lab instruction. The Instructor tracks attendance and grades, gives students feedback, helps create lab projects and course materials, models productive work and study habits and effective communication, and prioritizes safety during all lab time.

Requirements

  • Bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing principles and practices; manual and/or CNC machine setup, operation, and maintenance; hydraulics, pneumatics, and compressor operation and maintenance; diesel generator basics; electrical and electronic fundamentals; CAD and CAM software; lubrication systems; power trains, drive trains, clutch and transmission servicing; blueprint reading and mechanical assembly; hands-on heavy equipment repair and maintenance; or PLC basics.

Responsibilities

  • Teach one or more courses in aerospace, manufacturing, or related subjects within the Instructor’s area of expertise.
  • Use online learning management systems and classroom technology to deliver materials to students.
  • Work with the Program Director to define learning objectives and effective methods for delivering materials.
  • Contextualize curriculum with industry expertise in classroom and training-lab settings.
  • Track and record student attendance and grades, and provide feedback to students for improvement.
  • Contribute industry expertise to developing lab projects with the Program Director and related course materials.
  • Model productive work and study habits, communication, and interpersonal skills for students.
  • Conduct all lab time with safety as a priority.
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