Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Instructor

Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

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.

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
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• Work with a collaborative education team that values quality instruction and student success.
• Make a real difference in helping students build rewarding careers.

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

• 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.

• 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.

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience
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• 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
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• Part-time
• 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Additional paid preparation time as needed
• NCCER Instructor Certification training
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Michigan's skilled trades workforce