Corporate Trainer, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies (Grant Funded)

Job Summary

Provide technical expertise and instructional leadership in manufacturing and industrial technologies to support customized corporate training programs. Areas of instruction may include material handling, industrial safety, quality, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronics, AC motors and motor controls, mechanical systems, industrial automation, robotics, and related technologies. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on instruction using effective teaching methodologies that promote skill development and successful learning outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide training and/or consulting to corporate clients as needed.

Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate Training and Development staff.

Customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques and delivery methods.

Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.

Deliver training using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.

Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on technical instruction using industry-relevant equipment, tools, systems, and training materials.

Actively seek ways to improve instruction.

Attend scheduled meetings with client and Corporate Training and Development as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.

Strict observance of the maintenance of accurate records, including class schedules, student rosters, 3-day attendance and grade rosters.

May need to teach day, evening or weekend classes at various sites around the city.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience         

·      Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Occupational Safety, or closely related field required.

·      5 years direct industry experience, along with industry-related certifications, may be accepted in lieu of required degree.

·      3 years of recent industry experience in one or more of the following areas required: material handling, industrial safety, quality systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial electronics, AC motors and motor controls, mechanical systems, industrial automation, robotics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or a closely related industrial field.           

Licensing & Certification

·      Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills     

·      MS Office Programs

·      Time Management & Organizational Skills

·      Problem/Situation Analysis

·      Manufacturing Processes; including TQC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and ISO 9000    

Competencies

·      Delivering High Quality Work

·      Accepting Responsibility

·      Serving Customers

·      Supporting Organizational Goals

·      Driving Continuous Improvement

·      Acting with Integrity

·      Thinking Critically

·      Managing Change

·      Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office.  Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner.  Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.  May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:  This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215