Metallurgy & Manufacturing Bootcamp Instructor

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Tuition Assistance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking a Workforce Instructor for the METAL initiative to deliver hands-on instruction in metallurgy and related manufacturing technologies while leading K-12 outreach and career awareness activities.

The role collaborates with industry, school districts, and university faculty to expand manufacturing pathways, requires a relevant associate degree and experience in technical instruction, and offers a grant-funded, mission-driven environment in South Texas.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical instruction or workforce training.
• Three (3) years of experience or applied learning in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing, metallurgy, or related fields.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructor for METAL Level 1 manufacturing bootcamps.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in metallurgy, casting, forging, materials science, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Demonstrate safe operation of casting equipment, furnaces, molds, hand tools, and manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate participant performance through practical skills demonstrations and assessments.
• Provide individualized coaching and academic support to maximize participant success.
• Maintain student attendance, credential attainment, assessment records, and instructional documentation.
• Prepare laboratories and instructional areas for bootcamp delivery.
• Coordinate instructional schedules, laboratory usage, equipment needs, and participant communications.
• Assist with participant recruitment and program promotion.
• Support implementation of grant-funded manufacturing initiatives and outreach activities.

Skills

Technical instruction

Workforce training

Program coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Welding Technology, Materials Science, or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is seeking a Workforce Instructor for the METAL initiative to deliver hands-on instruction in metallurgy and related manufacturing technologies while leading K-12 outreach and career awareness activities.

The role collaborates with industry, school districts, and university faculty to expand manufacturing pathways, requires a relevant associate degree and experience in technical instruction, and offers a grant-funded, mission-driven environment in South Texas.