Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Instructor - part time

The Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) is looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our instructional team. If you've built a successful career in industrial maintenance and enjoy mentoring others, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future workforce.

You don't need prior teaching experience. We'll provide the curriculum, training, and support to help you become a successful instructor.

Why Join GMCA?

At GMCA, we're passionate about preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals through hands-on, industry-driven training.

As an instructor, you'll:

• Share your knowledge and experience with adult students preparing for careers in the skilled trades.
• Teach just one evening each week (5:30–9:30 PM)
• Receive support to become an NCCER Certified Instructor.
• Work with a collaborative education team that values quality instruction and student success.
• Make a real difference in helping students build rewarding careers.

About the Position

This part-time instructor will teach adult students through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab activities. The curriculum covers topics including:

• Industrial maintenance fundamentals
• Piping components and piping practices
• Valve identification, installation, and maintenance
• High- and low-pressure steam systems
• Precision measuring tools
• Couplings and mechanical seals
• Conventional alignment
• Safe work practices and industry standards

Our instructors focus on helping students understand both the "how" and the "why" behind the work while developing the practical skills employers expect.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Create a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Prepare students for NCCER knowledge and performance assessments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Encourage professionalism, safety, and teamwork.
• Attend instructor meetings at the beginning of each semester.
• Complete required attendance, grading, and instructional documentation.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman status or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for mentoring and helping others learn.
• Commitment to workplace safety and high-quality workmanship.

Teaching experience is welcome but not required.

Schedule

• Part-time
• One evening per week
• 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Additional paid preparation time as needed

Benefits

• Professional development assistance
• NCCER Instructor Certification training
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Michigan's skilled trades workforce

If you're ready to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of skilled trades professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person