Skilled Trades Instructor / Supervisor

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions seeks a highly experienced Skilled Trades Instructor/Supervisor to lead, train, and develop a team of Machine Builders, Electricians and Pipefitters in building automated assembly lines and machine tool systems.

The role requires leadership capability, hands-on supervision on the factory floor, and collaboration with engineering and project teams to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in machine tool automation or custom assembly line builds.
• Proven leadership or instructor experience in manufacturing or skilled trades.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and industrial piping.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to be on-site and hands-on as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day operations across multiple skilled trades.
• Train and mentor builders, electricians, and pipefitters for quality workmanship and safety.
• Support onboarding and upskilling of junior tradespeople.
• Collaborate with engineering, project managers, and quality teams to meet deadlines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Monitor progress, inspect builds, and troubleshoot problems on the floor.
• Enforce company procedures, safety regulations, and project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Mentoring

Communication

Team management

On-site hands-on

Job description

Were looking for a highly experienced Skilled Trades Instructor/Supervisor to lead, train, and develop a team of Machine Builders, Electricians and Pipefitters in the build of automated assembly lines and machine tool systems.

Skilled Trades Instructor/Supervisor

Were looking for a highly experienced Skilled Trades Instructor/Supervisorto lead, train, and develop a team of Machine Builders, Electricians and Pipefittersin the build of automated assembly lines and machine tool systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise day to day operations across multiple skilled trades disciplines.
• Train and mentor builders, electricians, and pipefitters to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
• Support onboarding and upskilling of junior and helper level tradespeople.
• Collaborate with engineering, project managers, and quality teams to meet deadlines and maintain precision.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Monitor progress, inspect builds, and troubleshoot problems on the floor.
• Enforce company procedures, safety regulations, and project schedules.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-onexperience in machine tool automation or custom assembly line builds.
• Proven leadership or instructor experience in a manufacturing or skilled trades setting.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical assembly, electrical wiring (panel build and field wiring), and industrial plumbing/piping.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to be on-site and hands-on as needed to guide and support team members.