About this role
What You'll Teach
You'll provide a combination of classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and hands-on instruction covering core industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical skills.
Training topics may include:
- Electrical fundamentals and electrical safety
- AC/DC electrical systems
- Industrial wiring and electrical components
- Motors, motor controls, starters, relays, contactors, and transformers
- Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Industrial electrical systems
- Mechanical systems and power transmission
- Bearings, belts, chains, gears, couplings, and related components
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Industrial controls and automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Sensors, switches, and control devices
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Electrical meters and diagnostic equipment
- Hand and power tools
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- OSHA and workplace safety practices
- Basic industrial maintenance principles
- Workplace communication and professionalism
- Job readiness and expectations for industrial environments
Training content may evolve based on employer needs, student skill levels, available equipment, and changing workforce requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in one or more of the following:
Industrial maintenance
- Industrial electrical
- Electrical maintenance
- Electro-mechanical systems
- Manufacturing maintenance
- Automation and controls
- PLCs
- Mechanical maintenance
- Industrial machinery
- 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 individuals with varying levels of education and experience.
- Ability and willingness to work in a hands-on training environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Strong industry experience combined with the ability to teach, communicate, and mentor others is highly valued.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience, technical qualifications, certifications, and instructional experience.
Benefits and additional employment details will be discussed during the interview process.