AJAC - Bellingham, WA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
AJAC is a statewide non-profit organization focused on apprenticeship programs in the manufacturing industry. We are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to instruct courses for our Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship program. This position involves teaching apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to a journey-level completion as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. The role requires modeling productive work habits, study skills, and core skills necessary for employment in precision metal fabrication. Instructors will also report apprentice attendance and progress, adapt to various teaching situations, and work collaboratively with program managers to ensure the curriculum meets industry needs.
Responsibilities
- Teach apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to a journey-level completion as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
- Model and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills.
- Model the communication, computation, and human relations skills required for employment in precision metal fabrication.
- Use our online system to report apprentice attendance and progress on a weekly basis.
- Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and the lab environment.
- Establish guidelines and manage conduct of students as appropriate for the classroom and shop.
- Work with the program manager and make suggestions regarding the curriculum to ensure apprentices receive training in machining operations that address industry needs.
- Participate in instructor training and curriculum development meetings.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial maintenance in the manufacturing industry.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience teaching or mentoring on the job, in a college, or in another vocational environment.
