Collaborates with other instructors and staff to provide appropriate learning opportunities for ... CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
Collaborates with other instructors and staff to provide appropriate learning opportunities for ... CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
Trains, advises, and collaborates with all PMT Instructors/Preceptors (as necessary) to support PMT related programming * Performs other duties as assigned
Trains, advises, and collaborates with all PMT Instructors/Preceptors (as necessary) to support PMT related programming * Performs other duties as assigned
Cnc Instructor information
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$21.71 - $23.10
13% of jobs
$23.65 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$23.10 - $24.49
32% of jobs
The median wage is $25.19 / hr.
$24.49 - $25.89
12% of jobs
$25.89 - $27.28
3% of jobs
$27.28 - $28.67
0% of jobs
$28.67 - $30.06
0% of jobs
$30.06 - $31.45
0% of jobs
$31.45 - $32.85
9% of jobs
$33.47 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$32.85 - $34.24
15% of jobs
$34.24 - $35.63
7% of jobs
$35.63 - $37.02
9% of jobs
$21
$28
$37
How much do cnc instructor jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cnc instructor in Ohio is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $33.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a CNC instructor do?
A CNC Instructor teaches students or trainees how to program, operate, and maintain Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. They develop lesson plans, provide hands-on training, and ensure students understand machining processes, tool selection, and safety procedures. CNC Instructors often work in technical schools, community colleges, or manufacturing training centers. Their goal is to prepare individuals for careers in machining and advanced manufacturing industries.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CNC instructor?
To thrive as a CNC Instructor, you need a strong background in CNC machining, manufacturing processes, and instructional techniques, often supported by industry experience and a relevant technical degree or certification. Familiarity with CNC programming software (such as Mastercam or Fusion 360), machine operation, G-code, and safety standards is essential, as well as certifications like NIMS or FANUC credentials. Exceptional communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to various learning styles help instructors effectively guide students or trainees. These skills collectively enable instructors to provide hands-on, industry-relevant training that prepares learners for real-world CNC machining jobs.
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Lecturer, Machining - School of Technology - Steubenville (Term)
Youngstown, OH • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 13 days ago
Job description
Location : Steubenville, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600082
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Technology
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: LECT
Summary of Position
Teaches in the Machining Technology Program in the School of Computer Science, Information, & Engineering Technology. Teaches lecture and lab courses to include but not limited to: blueprint reading, spatial visualization, applied (machining) math, manual machining, CNC machining, Machine Tool Theory, CAD/CAM, and quality control. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Teaches, monitors and advises students while they practice within the machining lab. Performs student learning outcome assessments to make continuous improvements in learning outcomes. Actively engages in the promotion of workplace health and safety-related areas. Collaborates with other instructors and staff to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.
Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. This includes being available on-site each day to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate fully in the academic life of the institution. Regular on-site engagement during normal business hours is an essential component of this role.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Primary Location: Steubenville
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS.
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications: At least an associate's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology or closely related field; minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS; three or more years of industry experience in machining or related role; experience teaching machining (classroom or lab-based); and demonstrated proficiency in current industry technology in Manual and CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology, Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related discipline. Minimum eight years of industry experience in machining or related role. Strong communication and mentoring skills. Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail. Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a rich academic community. Service Focus. Quality of Work. Possess strong organizational and time-management skills. Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have at least an associate's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology or closely related field?
02
Do you have a minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS?
03
Do you have three or more years of industry experience in machining or related role?
04
Do you have experience teaching machining (classroom or lab-based)?
05
Do you have demonstrated proficiency in current industry technology in Manual and CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).?
06
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
07
Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600082
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Technology
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: LECT
Summary of Position
Teaches in the Machining Technology Program in the School of Computer Science, Information, & Engineering Technology. Teaches lecture and lab courses to include but not limited to: blueprint reading, spatial visualization, applied (machining) math, manual machining, CNC machining, Machine Tool Theory, CAD/CAM, and quality control. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Teaches, monitors and advises students while they practice within the machining lab. Performs student learning outcome assessments to make continuous improvements in learning outcomes. Actively engages in the promotion of workplace health and safety-related areas. Collaborates with other instructors and staff to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.
Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. This includes being available on-site each day to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate fully in the academic life of the institution. Regular on-site engagement during normal business hours is an essential component of this role.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Primary Location: Steubenville
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS.
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications: At least an associate's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology or closely related field; minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS; three or more years of industry experience in machining or related role; experience teaching machining (classroom or lab-based); and demonstrated proficiency in current industry technology in Manual and CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology, Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related discipline. Minimum eight years of industry experience in machining or related role. Strong communication and mentoring skills. Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail. Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a rich academic community. Service Focus. Quality of Work. Possess strong organizational and time-management skills. Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have at least an associate's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering technology or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of two of these industry certifications or similar: NIMS, HAAS, FANUC, MASTERCAM, SOLIDWORKS?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have three or more years of industry experience in machining or related role?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience teaching machining (classroom or lab-based)?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have demonstrated proficiency in current industry technology in Manual and CNC Mill & Lathe; fluency in CAD/CAM software; and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).?
- Yes
- No
06
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
- Did not complete high school.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
- Post doctoral degree
- Juris doctor degree
07
Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question