Industrial Maintenance Instructor and Machinist

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Industrial Maintenance Instructor and Machinist

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

This is a 9-month, full time faculty position. The incumbent will teach approximately 9 credit hours each fall and spring semester, serve in a Machinist capacity, and teach non-credit courses approximately 22 hours per week.

The Industrial Maintenance Technology program prepares individuals to install, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and production machinery. It includes instruction in testing, adjusting, and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, attaching supplemental equipment such as hoses, valves, gates, mechanical, electrical, and electronic control devices. The program also includes instruction in material handling equipment, pipefitting, welding, metal fabrication, and millwright. As a full-time faculty member in the Industrial Maintenance Technology program this position:

· Teaches for-credit classes

· Submits syllabi, attendance reporting, and final grades by college-established deadlines

· Participates in campus activities

· Attends faculty convocation and training

· Serves on committees

· Assists with student recruitment efforts

· Promotes the mission and values of the college

Teaching needs may include face-to-face, online, and/or evening classes. Instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles locations), as determined by student need and institutional demand.

The incumbent also:

· Develops and teaches non-credit CNC courses

As the Machinist, this position:

· Operates and maintains lathe, milling, and CNC machines

· Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production

· Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping

· Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task

· Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary

· Maintains inventory of completed products

· Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects

· Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs

· Maintains a safe and clean workstation

QUALIFICATIONS

· Required:

o Associate of Applied Science, high school degree, or equivalent

o Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly

o Working knowledge of safety protocols

o Excellent coordination and mechanical skills

o Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety

o Solid written and verbal communication skills

o Proficient in math

o Basic computer skills and ability to use the internet and email

o Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

o Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

· Preferred:

o Teaching experience

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, please attach a resume, transcripts, any pertinent certifications, and a list of three references. The top applicant will be asked to provide original transcripts. *In the ZipRecruiter system, it is likely that you will need to save these requested items for a complete application in one document for submission.Company Description

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

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River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at or . Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at or . At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).