Machine Shop Instructor Job at Inside Higher Ed, Idaho Falls, ID

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Idaho Falls, ID

Job Description

Job Summary

The Machine Shop Instructor is responsible for teaching practical skills, safety protocols, and industry best practices to prepare students for success in the field of machining and manufacturing.Typical Job Functions

As a Machine Shop Instructor, you will teach and demonstrate machining techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols in a hands-on learning environment. Responsibilities include developing and delivering curriculum, enforcing safety standards, maintaining tools and machinery, and assessing student progress through practical projects and evaluations. You will provide mentorship, foster a positive learning atmosphere, and ensure the shop operates efficiently by overseeing inventory and equipment maintenance. Collaboration with industry professionals and staying updated on machining advancements are essential to align instruction with current standards and prepare students for success in manufacturing and machining careers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years hands on experience in a professional or education setting
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining various shop equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and welding tools.
  • Strong knowledge of machining techniques, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Familiarity with workplace safety standards (e.g., OSHA regulations).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn’t sponsor H-1B Visas)
Additional Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced certifications in machining or manufacturing (e.g., NIMS, AWS)
  • Prior teaching or instructional experience in a technical or vocational setting
  • A degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Familiarity with advanced CNC programming, lean manufacturing principles, and emerging technologies such as automation or additive manufacturing is highly desirable
  • Strong leadership, curriculum development skills, and experience collaborating with industry partners to align training with workforce needs are also valued.
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.On-site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.Background Investigations: Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background ChecksEOE/ADA- Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.Link to Annual Security Report for CEI:

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