Master Intructor

Job Summary

OCTC’s Workforce Solutions division is seeking a Master Instructor who can apply their technical expertise and real-world industry experience to provide hands-on advanced manufacturing training for industry employees, dislocated workers, and other adult learners. Training is delivered through competency-based training programs in OCTC's industrial lab and on-site at regional employer partner facilities. The Master Instructor works closely with local employers and the Workforce Solutions team to develop and deliver customized training that helps individuals gain practical skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and advance in their careers.

Job Duties:

• Lead multi-session, hands-on training in electrical fundamentals for maintenance technicians, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), fluid power, and robotics using a competency-based training model.
• Deliver hands-on training in OCTC’s industrial labs and at regional employer facilities based on employer scheduling and training needs.
• Deliver multi-cohort customized training programs for employer partners and maintain records of daily instructional activities for end-of-training reports.
• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum, lab activities, and skills assessments aligned to industry standards and employer needs.
• Track student progress and maintain training and completion records (contact hours, sign-in sheets, competency completion).
• Work with Workforce Solutions team members and to scope, design, and deliver customized training for employer partners.
• Stay current on industry changes and emerging technologies that affect students and their training needs, and update training content accordingly.
• Attend professional development and technical training as requested to build skills for developing and leading new training offerings.
• Mentor and support newer subject matter experts (SMEs) and adjunct instructors.
• Participate in student and employer recruitment events, student retention activities, and team planning meetings.
• Administer pre-hire hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance assessments for industrial partners.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and use AI tools to aid in day-to-day tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of manufacturing work experience or equivalent.
OR
• Associate’s degree and eight (8) years of manufacturing work experience or equivalent. OR
• High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of manufacturing work experience or equivalent.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults in an industrial, technical, or workforce setting.
• Hands-on experience with industrial motor controls, PLCs, fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), and industrial 6-axis robotics and experience strongly preferred.
• Background in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechatronics, or a related advanced manufacturing field.
• Current industry certifications relevant to advanced manufacturing.
• Experience developing training materials or skills assessments.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Create and maintain a lab environment that reflects an actual industrial worksite, including safety practices, equipment upkeep, and tool and supply inventory.
• Enforce safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in all training settings.
• Mentor students to build both technical skills and essential workplace skills.
• Work in an innovative, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment.
• Travel locally to employer sites within the OCTC service area; some evenings, weekend, or shift-aligned scheduling may be required to meet employer needs.
• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, working with industrial equipment, and some lifting.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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