Electro-Mechanical / Industrial Maintenance Skills Instructor

What You'll Teach
You'll provide a combination of classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and hands-on instruction covering core industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical skills.

Training topics may include:

• Electrical fundamentals and electrical safety

• AC/DC electrical systems

• Industrial wiring and electrical components

• Motors, motor controls, starters, relays, contactors, and transformers

• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Industrial electrical systems

• Mechanical systems and power transmission

• Bearings, belts, chains, gears, couplings, and related components

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Industrial controls and automation

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Sensors, switches, and control devices

• Preventive and predictive maintenance

• Industrial equipment troubleshooting

• Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Electrical meters and diagnostic equipment

• Hand and power tools

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• OSHA and workplace safety practices

• Basic industrial maintenance principles

• Workplace communication and professionalism

• Job readiness and expectations for industrial environments

Training content may evolve based on employer needs, student skill levels, available equipment, and changing workforce requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in one or more of the following:

• Industrial maintenance

• Industrial electrical

• Electrical maintenance

• Electro-mechanical systems

• Manufacturing maintenance

• Automation and controls

• PLCs

• Mechanical maintenance

• Industrial machinery

• Mechatronics

• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper work practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to individuals with varying levels of education and experience.

• Ability and willingness to work in a hands-on training environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising employees.

• Experience working with apprentices, entry-level technicians, or individuals entering the skilled trades.

• PLC programming or troubleshooting experience.

• Industrial automation and controls experience.

• Manufacturing or production equipment experience.

• OSHA and/or NFPA 70E knowledge.

• Lockout/Tagout experience.

• Relevant industry certifications or licenses.

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or formal training in electrical, electro-mechanical, industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.

Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Strong industry experience combined with the ability to teach, communicate, and mentor others is highly valued.