About this role
An established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Millwright or Industrial Maintenance professional to serve as a Technical Instructor in its career and technical training program.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys mentoring others and sharing their technical knowledge. Previous teaching experience is an asset but not required, with instructional and curriculum support provided by program management.
The instructor will deliver classroom and hands-on training, helping students develop the mechanical knowledge, troubleshooting abilities, safe work habits, and practical skills needed for careers in industrial maintenance and manufacturing. Students will divide their time between technical instruction and supervised work experience in an active manufacturing environment.
Compensation
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$45.00
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$55.00/hour.
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401k
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Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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Full-time, day shift position.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver
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classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on training in millwright
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and industrial maintenance fundamentals.
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Teach
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mechanical systems including bearings, drives, conveyors, hydraulics,
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pneumatics, motors, alignment, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
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Develop
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practical training exercises covering equipment inspection,
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troubleshooting, mechanical repair, fabrication, and root-cause problem
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solving.
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Reinforce
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safe work practices, hazard recognition, PPE requirements, and proper
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maintenance procedures.
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Collaborate
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with program management to develop curriculum, training materials,
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demonstrations, and practical assessments.
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Mentor
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students, evaluate technical progress, and reinforce professionalism,
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reliability, teamwork, communication, and accountability.
Key Qualifications:
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Significant
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hands-on Millwright experience in a lumber mill, sawmill, plywood/veneer
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facility, or other wood-products manufacturing environment.
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Strong
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knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, mechanical systems,
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troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
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Working
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knowledge of bearings, power transmission, conveyors, hydraulics,
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pneumatics, motors, and equipment alignment.
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Welding/fabrication
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experience and familiarity with PLC-controlled or automated industrial
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equipment are assets.
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Demonstrated
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commitment to workplace safety and the ability to explain technical
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concepts in practical, understandable terms.
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Previous
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experience mentoring apprentices, training employees, or developing others
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is preferred, along with the patience and communication skills needed to
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work with individuals new to industrial maintenance.