Food Industry Technician Instructor: Hands-On Tech Mentor

Lincoln Tech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln College, in partnership with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), seeks a Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor to deliver hands-on technical training for high-demand careers in food processing, manufacturing, automation, and maintenance.

You will lead labs, teach PLCs and automation concepts, and mentor students in a real-world program that blends classroom instruction with industry applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing, manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics, or industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and troubleshooting, ladder logic programming, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Industrial controls and automation.
• Effective communication and coaching skills.
• Prior teaching, training, mentoring, or leadership experience preferred.
• Formal industry training, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaged training in classrooms, labs, and industry settings
• Teach electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, and automation concepts
• Lead hands-on labs, simulations, and practical skill development
• Coach, mentor, and support student success
• Track attendance, progress, and performance
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure workforce relevance
• Promote safety, compliance, and industry best practices

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Mechatronics knowledge

Electrical and mechanical systems

Industrial automation

Safety and compliance

Communication and coaching

Education

Formal industry training or equivalent experience

Tools

PLCs and troubleshooting

Ladder logic programming

Job description

Lincoln College, in partnership with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), seeks a Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor to deliver hands-on technical training for high-demand careers in food processing, manufacturing, automation, and maintenance.

You will lead labs, teach PLCs and automation concepts, and mentor students in a real-world program that blends classroom instruction with industry applications.