Advanced Manufacturing (Workforce Training)

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Workforce Trainer to lead instructional activities for Advanced Manufacturing programs, focusing on foundational manufacturing skills, safety, tooling, and CAD/CAM. You will develop and deliver training content and labs, manage inventories, maintain records, and support a safe, welcoming classroom.

The role collaborates with industry partners to align coursework with real-world needs and may deliver in-person or online modules, tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of related industry experience or teaching experience in a related subject.
• Associates degree or technical certificate in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective classroom and lab learning environments.
• Develop and deliver coursework related to advanced manufacturing skills.
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure materials align with industry needs.
• Maintain student records and submit grades.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adult pedagogy

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

3+ years industry/teaching experience

Associates degree or technical certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Workforce Trainer will be responsible for tasks and activities related to course/workshop instruction for Advanced Manufacturing programs, with a specific emphasis on foundational manufacturing skills. These skills may include: standard manufacturing practices (GD&T, FOD control, reading and verifying blueprints/plans, quality control, and safety); a wide range of hand tools and pneumatic tools; electrical or mechanical assembly. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering training content and lab activities through in-person and/or on-line modalities, maintaining appropriate course material inventory, maintaining safe and clean labs, lesson planning, tracking student progress and maintaining records, clear communication, and maintaining a safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain effective classroom and lab learning environments
• Develop and deliver coursework related to advanced manufacturing skills
• Work closely with industry partners to ensure course materials are aligned with industry needs
• Maintain student records and submit grades

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of adult pedagogy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Understanding of the safety requirements needed to work in the advanced manufacturing field
• Deep understanding of at least one advanced manufacturing method: Soldering, Automation, Robotics, Machining, Coatings, Electronics, Mechanical Assembly, Cabling/Wire Harnesses, CAD/CAM

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of related industry experience or 3+ years of teaching experience in a related subject

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or technical certificate in a related field

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.