PT Plastic Injection Mold Machine Instructor

Cape Fear Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College invites applications for an instructional role in plastic injection molding. The instructor will deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level and advanced careers in manufacturing.

Responsibilities include developing materials, assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records. The position emphasizes curriculum advancement, alignment with industry standards, and safety in lab environments, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Education or Certification in injection molding or related field.
• Experience teaching or training in manufacturing or technical subjects.
• Ability to develop instructional materials and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver classroom, lab and hands-on instruction in plastic injection molding.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records of attendance and progress.
• Develop curriculum, course content and program outcomes to meet industry standards.
• Ensure safe, organized labs and compliant with safety standards.
• Advise and mentor students on academic progress and career paths.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setup

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Education

Education or certification in injection molding

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in plastic injection molding processes, equipment, and practices. The instructor will prepare students for entry-level and advanced careers in manufacturing through training in areas such as injection molding machine operation, mold setup, material handling, process control, equipment safety, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and related manufacturing skills.

Faculty, whether designated as curriculum or continuing education, may be assigned instructional hours in either curriculum or continuing education courses as necessary to meet minimum workload requirements and institutional needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives supervision and technical direction from the 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:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in plastic injection molding processes, including machine components, startup and shutdown, material preparation, mold installation and removal, process setup, operation, and documentation; develop instructional materials, lesson plans, assessments, and learning activities that support student success.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, laboratory activities, and competency-based assessments; maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, certifications, and student progress.
• Participate in the development, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of curriculum, course content, instructional methods, and program outcomes to ensure alignment with industry standards, workforce needs, and accreditation requirements.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and revise instructional materials, laboratory exercises, and training resources.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective learning environment by overseeing laboratories, equipment, tools, and training aids; ensure compliance with college policies, industry regulations, and applicable safety standards.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career pathways, employability skills, industry certifications, and transfer or employment opportunities within the mold machine field.
• Teach students to establish and monitor processing parameters such as barrel and mold temperatures, injection pressure and speed, holding pressure and time, cooling time, clamp force, shot size, cushion, back pressure, and cycle time.
• Demonstrate systematic troubleshooting of common molding defects, material-handling issues, machine alarms, and process variation; reinforce root-cause analysis, quality-at-the-source, and approved corrective actions.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for the program; submit requests for the ordering of supplies. Help maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the program efforts to recruit and retain students; coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity and other community relations’ activities.
• Work with industry partners and faculty to ensure our programs are teaching the most up to date techniques and the latest industry trends.
• Serve on college committees, attend required meetings, participate in faculty development activities, and support departmental, divisional, and institutional initiatives.
• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Develop, review, and update course outlines, lesson plans, laboratory exercises, safety documentation, student assessments, and instructional materials in coordination with the department chair and appropriate program leadership.
• Teach the identification, handling, drying, processing, and safe disposal or recycling of thermoplastic materials in accordance with manufacturer guidance, Safety Data Sheets, and college procedures.
• Instruct students in basic mold construction and function, mold protection, proper clamping and alignment, lifting and rigging awareness, auxiliary equipment, and approved mold-change procedures.
• Teach part inspection and process documentation using appropriate measuring instruments, visual standards, setup sheets, sample parts, and production data; connect results to dimensional requirements and defect prevention.
• Assess material, tooling, supply, and equipment needs; help maintain an accurate inventory; report machine, mold, guarding, ventilation, electrical, hydraulic, and safety concerns promptly; and assist with routine preventive-maintenance activities within the instructor's authorized scope.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to keep instruction aligned with current equipment, materials, automation, quality, lean-manufacturing practices, and regional workforce needs; participate in student recruitment and retention activities; and perform related duties as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Plastic injection molding machine components, operating principles, setup procedures, processing cycles, auxiliary equipment, and safe shutdown practices.
• Thermoplastic materials, resin identification, material drying and handling, processing characteristics, contamination control, regrind considerations, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Injection molding process parameters, common molding defects, scientific or systematic process-development concepts, troubleshooting methods, and basic statistical process control.
• Mold construction and function, mold protection, installation and removal practices, basic lifting and rigging awareness, and preventive maintenance.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 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
• 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
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• 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:

• Education or Certification(s) or industry experience in injection molding or a related field.

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 the highest level of education is a 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.