Manufacturing Instructor - Part Time

AJAC • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AJAC is seeking a part-time manufacturing instructor with experience in machining or industrial maintenance to teach apprenticeship courses. Courses may include Engineering Drawings, Precision Machining, GD&T, Inspection, Fluid Power, Lifting and Rigging, Mechatronics, and other subjects. The position involves 60 hours over 12 weeks. Classes are generally held one night per week from 5–9 p.m., with one hour of preparation per week. The instructor pool teaches evening classes each quarter, and instructors are requested based on organizational needs; hours are not guaranteed upon hire. The role requires travel one night per week to Bates Technical College.

AJAC is a statewide nonprofit and industry-driven apprenticeship organization focused on learning through on-the-job mastery. It serves manufacturing employers, apprentices, and pre-apprentices through pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, and adult apprenticeship programs. The staff is described as small, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and motivated, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a machinist or industrial maintenance technician in the manufacturing industry, and/or journey-level certification.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience on the job, in a college, or in another vocational environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to journey-level completion as a Machinist or Industrial Maintenance Technician.
• Report apprentice attendance and progress weekly through the online system.
• Adapt teaching to different situations and work effectively in classroom and lab environments.
• Establish classroom and shop guidelines and manage student conduct as appropriate.
• Work with the program manager to suggest curriculum changes so training addresses industry needs in machining operations.
• Participate in instructor training and curriculum development meetings.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed