PT Instructor, Machining Applications Bootcamp-ACE Grant

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC seeks an instructor to deliver ACE CNC machining bootcamp instruction to students. The role includes planning lessons, scheduling activities using ACE curriculum, and providing hands-on demonstrations with appropriate assignments.

The candidate will maintain attendance records, complete required paperwork, and ensure teaching area policies align with CFCC guidelines. Experience focusing on machining operations and safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• An AAS degree is required with major course work in machining technology or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in the machining industry/environment dealing specifically with the manufacture of mechanical components or 18 months industrial machining experience and 3 or more years teaching machining, either full or part-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide ACE bootcamp instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities using ACE curriculum and guidelines
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various technology; develop assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Shop math

Reading technical drawings

Intro to Geometrics

Decimal equivalents

Screw thread technology

Cutting speeds

Cutting feeds

Safety in machining operations

Education

AAS degree in machining technology or related field

Tools

Micrometer

Vernier Micrometer

Calipers

Tap drill

Band saw operations

Pedestal grinder operations

Drill press operations

Lathe operations

Milling machine operations

Precision grinding operations

Screw thread technology

Job description

DEFINITION:

Provide America’s Cutting (ACE) Edge CNC machining bootcamp instruction to studentsusing multiple teaching strategies and perform accurate assessment of student learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from AVP, Economic & Workforce Development and/or Workforce Training Coordinator.

• Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Provide ACE bootcamp instruction to students
2. Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities using ACE curriculum and guidelines
3. Provide classroom demonstrations on various technology; develop assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
4. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
5. Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
6. Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Professionalism in manufacturing/machining
• Shop math
• Reading technical drawings
• Intro to Geometrics
• Decimal equivalent
• Micrometer
• Vernier Micrometer
• Calipers
• Tap drill
• Steel Rule
• Cutting tool geometry
• Band saw operations
• Pedestal grinder operations
• Drill press operations
• Lathe operations
• Milling machine operations
• Precision grinding operations
• Screw thread technology
• Safety in machining operations
• Career readiness/proper work ethics
• Cutting speeds
• Cutting feeds
• Equipment nomenclature

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate concisely & respectfully, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:
An AAS degree is required with major course work in machining technology or related field.
Minimum Experience:
Three or more years of experience in the machining industry/environment dealing specifically with the manufacture of mechanical components or 18 months industrial machining experience and 3 or more years teaching machining, either full or part-time.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

5 years of experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.