Instructor: Shop Math and Metrology
Title: Instructor: Shop Math and Metrology
Salary Range: $50 / Hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: Varies
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Gateway Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Gateway Boone
Department: Workforce Solutions
Total Rewards
Gateway Community & Technical College offers an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Shop Math and Metrology Instructor to deliver hands-on workforce training for incumbent workers and adult learners. This non-credit instruction is provided on-site at local manufacturing and industrial employer locations, or in campus-based labs as needed. This position is ideal for industry professionals with a strong manufacturing shop background who enjoy mentoring and teaching adults as needed basis.
Job Duties:
- Teach foundational and intermediate topics in shop math and metrology.
- A Review of fundamentals of basic math concepts and calculations
- Derivation of Standardized Measurement Units (the seven base units of the SI System)
- Traceability of Measurement
- Precision versus Accuracy
- Gage Pressure Reading
- Basic Measuring Tools
- Calipers: Including vernier, dial, and digital calipers for precise internal, external, and depth measurements
- Micrometers: Outside, inside, and depth micrometers for highly accurate measurements of small dimensions
Precision Measuring Instruments
- Dial Indicators: For measuring small distances or variations in height
- Height Gauges: Used in conjunction with surface plates for measuring vertical dimensions
- Bridge & Bore Gauges: Their use & function.
- Calipers: Including vernier, dial, and digital calipers for precise internal, external, and depth measurements
- Deliver content using hands-on demonstrations, simulation panels, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios
- Reinforce safe work practices in all aspects of instruction
- Prepare and maintain instructional materials and equipment
- Communicate with Workforce Solutions team, employer partners, and learners about training logistics and expectations
- Support learners with informal assessments, real-time feedback, and coaching
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of recent hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or a related role
- Strong understanding of metrology principles and proficiency in using various measuring instruments
- Ability to travel to employer sites within the NKY region (includes southern Ohio)
- Experience working with or training adult learners
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Metrology
- Experience in the manufacturing or precision measurement industries
- Prior teaching, coaching, or technical training experience
- High attention to detail and safety
- Self-directed, dependable, and professional
Additional Skills Requested:
- Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students
- Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.