2025-08-02
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Titusville
Pennsylvania
16354
United States
Precision Machining Technician, Instructor
The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville seeks an experienced full-time machinist to instruct and guide our students at the Manufacturing Assistance Center (MAC) at the Titusville campus.
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000/year
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.
Duties: The instructor will assist with overseeing the program’s courses and machine shop and teach conventional machining, which includes operating mills, lathes, grinders, saws, and hand tools and using inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators; and Coordinate Measuring Machines during the basic course. In the CNC course, the instructor must be able to teach G-code machine language, set-up, operation, and tool selection and the care and maintenance of CNC mills and lathes.
Requirements: At least seven years’ experience in manufacturing along with an associate degree or equivalent in Machining Technology or related field; demonstrated competency with teaching; at least four years’ industry experience as a journey-level machinist and five years CNC-related work experience; experience using dimensional metrology inspection tools, ability to interpret blueprints, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; at least two years’ teaching or supervisory experience; experience and knowledge of Mastercam CAD/CAM, Fusion360, and Solidworks 3D CAD software programs.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application
Teaches a variety of technical and instructional assignments and develops curriculum and course content. Ensures that courses are aligned to industry needs. Assists with developing and training of Manufacturing Assistance Center (MAC) programs along with other supportive and administrative duties.
This individual will be capable of working in various factory floor environments in close proximity various types of machine tools. Incumbent must be able to deliver course instruction/training in precision machining as required. They must be able to interact in a professional manner with all individuals in performance of duties and responsibilities. Incumbent must possess the required education, certification and training in Machining Technology.
This individual will be required to stand, sit, walk, drive, lift manufacturing materials, and operate machine tools as necessary to perform required tasks of position.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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