FT Machining Technology Instructor

Salary: $47,804.00 - $68,571.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Smithfield, NC
Job Type: Full Time Faculty
Job Number: FTMTI-04202026
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Recruitment Range: $47,804.00 - $68,571.00 Annually


Description

Summary
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to instruct in the theory, computer skills, and operation of machine tools associated with the metal working industry. Employees in this classification perform instructional work. Position is responsible for teaching classes and instructing students; preparing lesson plans; preparing tests; evaluating work; and counseling and advising students. Perform related work as required.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches classes: instruct students on use of shop and computer drafting, CAD/CAM machining equipment. (21-hour teaching load day and/or evening).
• Supervises work experience activities; evaluates students' work.
• Prepares lesson plans and activities; writes course overviews and outlines.
• Maintains shop equipment; machine repairs and general maintenance.
• Determines need for and requisitions supplies; ensures proper storage and security of supplies; obtains quotes as needed.
• Attends school-wide meetings; staff development conferences and workshops; attends faculty meetings.
• Prepares attendance reports and administers attendance policy; Administrators and responds to annual evaluation report.
• Averages grades and prepares student grade reports.
• Counsels and advises students.
• Recruits new students for programs.
• Recruits and supervises part-time instructors.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Minimum: Diploma in Machining Technology.

Education Preferred: Associate's degree in Machining Technology

Experience Minimum : Three (3) to five (5) years in the machining field with CNC programming and operation experience.

Experience Preferred:

• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, with 5-10 years' experience CNC programming and operation
• CMM / GD&T experience
• Wire EDM experience
• CAD Design / Solidworks
• 3-5 years' experience in manual Machining including milling, lathe, and surface grinding
• Teaching in a classroom environment or supervisory experience

Additional Information

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to properly write and format correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Applicant must have a working knowledge of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Any certifications or license a plus.

Computer Skills

• Applicant must have basic computer and key boarding skills. Microsoft office knowledge a plus as this job will require the use of this software.

PhysicalDemands I
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Includes sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.

W or k E n vi r o nm ent
Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhile performingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan through NC Retirement System
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, and Voluntary Shared)
• Acceptance of 120 hours of annual leave transfer to JCC
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• State Employees' Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Tojan Alliance Partnership Scholarships with the University of Mount Olive

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Do you have a diploma in Machining Technology?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) to five (5) years in the machining field with CNC programming and operation experience?

• Yes
• No

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