ATDM Metrology Instructor - 3rd Shift

Job Details:

Job Location:

ATDM Maritime Training Center - Danville, VA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $68598.00 - $77611.50

Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Education, This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required. This role is onsite in Danville, VA.

• Range: $68,598 - $77,611. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options

As the ATDM Metrology Instructor, you will play a critical role in developing the next generation of advanced manufacturing professionals. Through hands on instruction, student mentorship, and industry engagement, you will help ensure graduates are equipped with the technical skills and workplace readiness needed to succeed in high demand manufacturing careers. Your expertise will support the continuous improvement of the metrology program, strengthen partnerships with employers, and help maintain ATDM's reputation for delivering workforce training that meets evolving industry needs.

By fostering student success, supporting enrollment growth, and ensuring curriculum relevance, you will contribute directly to ATDM's mission of building a skilled workforce for the defense and advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Deliver instruction in accordance with established course outlines, learning objectives, and program standards.
• Provide hands on training in metrology concepts, dimensional inspection, GD&T, blueprint reading, and measurement technologies.
• Assist with the design, development, and continuous improvement of metrology curriculum and learning materials.
• Develop, track, and assess student learning outcomes to ensure student success and program effectiveness.
• Serve as an advisor and mentor to students, supporting their academic and professional development.
• Lead and support recruitment efforts to grow and maintain program enrollment.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, assessments, and performance.
• Participate in program reviews, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and program staff to enhance instructional delivery and student outcomes.
• Engage with industry partners through advisory boards, task forces, and industry committees to ensure curriculum remains aligned with workforce needs.
• Foster relationships with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain technical expertise and instructional effectiveness.
• Travel as needed for outreach, professional development, or program related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support day to day additive manufacturing lab operations for NASAM training programs.
• Operate metal and polymer additive manufacturing equipment following established procedures.
• Prepare machines for builds, including setup, material loading, and parameter verification.
• Monitor active print jobs and assist with troubleshooting basic equipment or process issues.
• Perform post processing tasks such as part removal, cleaning, finishing, and basic inspection.
• Assist the Lead Instructor during hands on training sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to builds, materials,…