Temple College

Overview

Temple College is seeking a skilled industry professional to serve as a Part-Time Industrial Trainer for the Metal Manufacturing Lab Certificate program, which supports workforce training in modern metal manufacturing processes critical to the regional industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for courses within the Metal Manufacturing Lab Certificate program.
• Provide hands-on training in CNC machining and basic programming.
• Teach metal fabrication and finishing processes.
• Instruct on blueprint reading and measurement techniques.
• Guide students in 3D metallic additive manufacturing.
• Conduct metal lab testing.
• Supervise and maintain a safe and effective manufacturing lab environment.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and organization of tools and equipment.
• Integrate industry standards and safety practices into all instruction.
• Assist in the development of short-term credentials and workforce training modules.
• Maintain accurate student records and instructional documentation.
• Provide student mentoring, coaching, and career pathway guidance.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and demonstration events.
• Participate in program improvement and alignment with industry needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (or higher) OR industry certificates and equivalent industry experience in metal manufacturing, machining, fabrication or testing.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, and metal non-destructive testing methods.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, shop math, measurement tools, and safety practices.
• Industry certifications (e.g., NIMS) preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation preferred.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and GD&T preferred.
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection tools preferred.
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Teaching, training, or workforce instruction experience preferred.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing environments incorporating automation or robotics preferred.

Additional Information

• Flexible, part-time schedule based on program needs.
• May include evenings, weekends, and off-site industry training.