Advanced Manufacturing Trainer - Okuma Training Center (PT)

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

A community college in North Carolina is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Trainer to coordinate and manage training for Okuma products. This part-time role involves developing training in electrical, mechanical, and programming areas. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and substantial experience. Responsibilities include leading training sessions, collaborating with industry partners, and supporting educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of progressive experience or equivalent combination to fulfill duties.
• Familiarity with instructional techniques and training development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Okuma Machine Tool Instructor Team.
• Support functions assigned to the Okuma Machine Tool Academy.
• Instruct courses on measurement, safety, quality, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Account Managers on industry projects.

Skills

Familiarity with Okuma North America products

Experience in developing training content

Instruction in electrical and mechanical training

Collaboration with Account Managers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Trainer - Okuma Training Center (PT)

Position Title: Advanced Manufacturing Trainer - Okuma Training Center (PT)

Classification Title: Unclassified

Min Salary: $50.00

Salary Type: FLSA

Position Type:

Position Summary:

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Trainer with the primary focus of coordination, management, and instruction of Okuma North America related trainings. As instructor, you will develop and deliver Okuma focused training in the areas of electrical, mechanical, maintenance, and programming for Okuma products. This will require consistent and thorough collaboration and communication with Okuma North America to stay updated on not only training demands but technology and specification updates as well. Secondary responsibilities will include support and responsibilities with the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute and Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. These duties and responsibilities will all be in support of the Okuma North America partnership and their clients/customers, and the support of manufacturing and logistics programs and employer. Instruction duties in courses such as measurement, safety, quality, processes, and maintenance are required. This position will serve alongside RCCC’s Business Services Account Managers as a subject matter expert to industries in building relationships, training programs, and solutions to complex business challenges.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to area of assignment and four (4) years of progressive responsibility in area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Department: Corporate & Continuing Ed

Work Hours: This is a part-time position, so hours will be capped at 29 per week.

Posting Date: 09/19/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Duty and Responsibilities

• Lead the Okuma Machine Tool Instructor Team
• Support all functions as assigned to the Okuma Machine Tool Academy
• Okuma Machine Tool instruction at various locations, times, and topics depending on class scheduling
• Maintain completed and accurate record keeping required of any continuing education class
• Collaborate and partner with all Account Managers on the Business Services Team for various industry projects
• Engage in marketing and recruitment of OMTA course offerings
• Instruct other industry type training as necessary upon request pending the existing set instructional scheduling

Supplemental Questions

• Are you familiar with Okuma North America products?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many years of experience do you have developing and delivering content for instruction or training?
  • 0 - 3
  • 4 - 6
  • 7+

Required Documents

• Required Documents:
  • Resume
  • Transcript 1
• Optional Documents:
  • Other Document
  • Transcript 2
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3
  • Misc

Accessibility & Accommodations

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, Contact Human Resources Department