Training Instructor
Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan, 48362, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Software Development
Robotics
PLC Training Instructor
Selectek has an immediate need for a PLC Training Instructor in the Lake Orion, MI area. Qualified candidates do not need previous training or teaching experience. A background in automation, floor line building, system integration and experience working in a manufacturing facility is required.
Job description:
- Working as a Training Instructor at an automotive manufacturing plant facility.
- Applying your own work & field experience in automation, floor line building, controls, robotics and other related skills to train apprentices on how these processes and equipment work in a manufacturing facility.
- Teach how to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, program automated floor lines involving robotics and related floor line equipment.
- Up to 80% travel (mainly local) to automotive manufacturing facilities to run the training classes.
- Work on curriculum for training classes.
Required:
- Rockwell PLC experience
- Proven field experience as a Controls Engineer, Systems Integrator and/or Electrician working on automation equipment in a manufacturing facility.
- Experience with controls systems (I.E.
-Fanuc iR Vision, Kuka) - Interest in "coming off the floor" and ready to teach others.
- Ability to travel to non-local plant sites when needed. (You will be paid per-diem and put up in hotel)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to travel to Canada and Mexico if needed.
- Able to pass background check and drug screen
Preferred:
- Comfortable with public speaking
Sponsorship:
No, not available
Pay range: $36/hour - $43.50/hour + (Per Diem + paid hotel when traveling)
Term of assignment: 6 months contract to direct
Pay method when direct:
Salary, $75,000 - $90,000 plus travel expenses
Location of job:
Lake Orion, MI 48359
Hours and shift:
Monday – Friday, 7-3:30 (Must be open to working 2nd/3rd shift on occasion.)
Work from home:
Possible down the road, you can make your own schedule
Working remote:
No
Overtime expected:
Occasional
Travel:
Up to 80% - Mostly local but may have to go to other sites.
Work attire:
Business Casual
Does the client require a background check and drug screen? Yes
Please contact Lizzie Johns at or for more information.
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