Technical Instructor Advanced Manufacturing

Per Scholas•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing is an instructional leader who prepares adult learners for entry- to mid-level careers in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and mechatronics. The instructor delivers rigorous, full-time technical training using interactive, hands-on lessons, lab exercises, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios. The role supports Per Scholas’s workforce-development mission by building learners’ technical proficiency and professional readiness for industrial careers. The instructor facilitates classroom and lab instruction, evaluates learner performance, and supports certification and job-placement outcomes. Responsibilities also include maintaining learner records in Canvas and Salesforce, collaborating with career coaches and learner support staff, managing a teaching or instructional assistant, contributing subject-matter expertise to curriculum updates, and enforcing attendance, dress-code, and industrial safety requirements. Instruction includes coaching learners in the responsible use of approved generative AI tools.

Requirements

2–5 years of professional experience in electrical, electromechanical, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, technical instruction, advanced manufacturing, or automated environments.
Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems, digital multimeter usage, zero-energy verification, motor controls, and NFPA 70E electrical safety boundaries.
Practical knowledge of or familiarity with PLCs, ladder logic, industrial sensors, and control-system fundamentals.
Basic understanding of mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-pneumatic control systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Statistical Process Control, and industrial safety regulations such as OSHA 10/30 and Lockout/Tagout.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to make manufacturing experience accessible and engaging for adult learners.
Strong facilitation skills and experience teaching in structured training environments.
Comfort using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Passion for workforce development and a belief that talent exists in every community, with dedication to empowering diverse individuals through technical education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; equivalent professional trade experience or technical certifications are accepted.
Industry-recognized certifications in automation, maintenance, or safety, such as SACA Industry 4.0, NIMS Industrial Maintenance, MSSC Certified Production Technician, SMRP CMRT, OSHA 10/30, or NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

Conduct full-time technical training cycles using structured, approved curriculum and interactive instructional methods.
Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, diagnostic tests, and performance assessments in electrical safety, PLC programming, hydraulics and pneumatics, motor controls, robotics, and industrial troubleshooting.
Maintain safety standards in physical or simulated training environments.
Provide ongoing learner feedback, conferencing, performance appraisals, daily monitoring, assessments, and tutoring.
Coordinate with career coaches and learner support staff to enforce program rules and promote learner success; maintain office hours for individual support.
Help classes meet targeted pass rates on required industry certification exams and pursue individual certification and job-placement performance goals.
Use Canvas for assignments and performance monitoring, and enter learner data in Salesforce while maintaining grades, certification scores, and performance information.
Effectively manage and use a Teaching Assistant or Instructional Assistant.
Model and coach responsible use of approved generative AI tools, including verification of AI output against governing source documents.
Provide subject-matter expertise on technical curriculum, labs, and program policies to keep content current with industry changes.
Monitor and enforce attendance, dress code, and industrial safety policies, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
Perform other related instructional and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off annually for full-time team members through holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
22 paid holidays annually, including a week off for Independence Day and a week before the New Year.
Eligible full-time employees receive 80 Wellness Hours and accrue vacation at 8 hours per month, with accrual increasing with tenure.
Medical plan options through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente where available.
Health Reimbursement Account reimbursing eligible out-of-pocket expenses up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and vision insurance options; employees who waive medical coverage receive employer-paid dental and vision premiums.
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%; entry and full vesting after 90 days for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential, 24/7 counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and household members.
Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance and short-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
Option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal services, and pet insurance.
Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.