Part-Time Instructor - Blueprint Reading

Title: Part-Time Instructor - Blueprint Reading

Salary Range: 50.00/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 Blueprint Reading 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 electrical background who enjoy mentoring and teaching adults on an as needed basis.

Job Duties:

Teach foundational and intermediate topics in blueprint reading, including:

• Use line types and other standard graphical symbols.
  
• Identify and arrange single and multi-view drawings
  
• Describe the principles and concepts of orthographic projection
  
• Describe the principles and concepts of sectional and auxiliary views
  
• Interpret dimensions on assembly drawings
  
• Demonstrate proper dimensioning techniques
  
• Apply and interpret tolerances
  
• Describe drawing notes and title block information
  
• Identify machining specifications
  
• 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:

• Minimum of two years of recent industrial experience in reading mechanical and/or welding assembly blueprints.
  
• In-depth knowledge of blueprint reading principles, symbols, scales, dimensions, views, perspectives, and industry standards.
  
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for identifying discrepancies or issues in blueprints.
  
• Proficiency in mathematics and geometry applicable to blueprint reading.
  
• Ability to travel to employer sites within the NKY region including southern Ohio
  
• Experience working with or training adult learners
  
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field (e.g., Industrial Technology, Welding, Applied Technology).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching, coaching, or technical training experience
  
• High attention to detail and safety
  
• Self-directed, dependable, and professional
  

Additional Skills Requested:

• Proficiency in information technology and computer use, including CAD software.
  
• General drafting and sketching skills and experience with active and collaborative learning strategies are also beneficial.
  
• Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students
  
• Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.