Mechatronics Instructor

About the role

The Mechatronics Instructor at Johnson College is responsible for teaching students the skills necessary to become entry-level technicians. The position starts at the end of August and runs from mid-August to mid-May. It is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401K with company match, and more.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in industrial mechanics concepts, principles, and practices, including mechanical power transmission, equipment installation and alignment, bearings and lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical drive systems.
• Demonstrate and teach safe work practices, emphasizing compliance with applicable safety regulations, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide instruction in troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance techniques commonly used in an industrial environment.
• Enforce college policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance through both written and practical assessments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and training systems.
• Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment.
• Participate in College activities and events.
• Participate and be an active member in assigned campus committee(s).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of an Associate's degree and/or 4-5 years of technical experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required for most positions.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, organizational skills, and word-processing skills.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be able to speak confidently in front of a small crowd, have a passion for recruiting into the skilled trades, and have flexible work schedule hours to include morning/afternoon/evening, and classes.

Skills

• Autodesk Fusion
• Hand and digital fabrication
• Relays
• Pneumatic components
• 3D printers
• Arduino microcontrollers
• Fanuc robotic arms
• Allen-Bradley PLCs

Benefits

• Company health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex spending account
• Paid time off to include sick, personal, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty
• Access to fitness center
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Johnson College employee/spouse/dependent children tuition
• Somers off

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.