FIT - Food Industry Technician Instructor

Lincoln Tech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced instructor to convert industry experience into the next generation of skilled technicians.

The role focuses on teaching industrial electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, with hands-on labs and real-world troubleshooting. Strong background in maintenance, mechatronics, or automation is ideal, and teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, mechatronics, automation, controls, or field service.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial controls.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and develop others.
• A passion for helping the next generation succeed.
• Teaching experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Teach industrial electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• Train students on PLCs, ladder logic, controls, motors, drives, and troubleshooting.
• Lead hands-on labs using industrial equipment.
• Teach students to read schematics, diagnose faults, and work safely.
• Coach and mentor students as they prepare to enter the industry.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechatronics

Automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Teaching concepts

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor

Turn Your Industry Experience Into Someone Else’s Career.

Lincoln Tech, in partnership with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), is seeking an experienced industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or automation professional to train the next generation of technicians.

This is hands-on instruction built around real equipment, real troubleshooting, and real industry skills.

What You’ll Do

• Teach industrial electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
• Train students on PLCs, ladder logic, controls, motors, drives, and troubleshooting
• Lead hands-on labs using industrial equipment
• Teach students to read schematics, diagnose faults, and work safely
• Coach and mentor students as they prepare to enter the industry

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, mechatronics, automation, controls, or field service
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial controls
• Ability to explain technical concepts and develop others
• A passion for helping the next generation succeed

Teaching experience is a plus, not a requirement.

If you’ve trained technicians, mentored apprentices, led a crew, or shown coworkers how to troubleshoot equipment, you may already have what it takes.

You’ve Built The Experience. Now Pass It On.

Why Join Us?

At WorkforceLinc, we’re committed to empowering technicians and partners through innovative training solutions. Learn more about our team and approach at https://www.workforcelinc.com

PLC, PLC Programming, Ladder Logic, HMI, VFD, Industrial Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electrical, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Motors, Sensors, Schematics, Preventive Maintenance, Food Processing Equipment, Packaging Equipment