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How much do machining instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for machining instructor in the United States is $57,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Machining Instructor on a daily basis?

As a Machining Instructor, you’ll typically spend your days developing lesson plans, delivering hands-on demonstrations, supervising students in the shop, and evaluating their progress with both practical and written assessments. Responsibilities often include maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe learning environment, and staying up to date with advances in machining technology to keep the curriculum relevant. You may also collaborate with other instructors and industry partners to create internship opportunities or industry-relevant projects. This role is a great fit for individuals who enjoy teaching practical skills and facilitating student success in a workshop setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Machining Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machining Instructor, you need an in-depth understanding of machining processes, blueprint reading, and machine tool operation, typically backed by industry experience and a relevant technical degree or certification. Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and safety protocols is highly valued, and certifications such as NIMS are commonly required. Excellent communication, patience, and mentoring abilities are key soft skills that help foster student learning and engagement. These skills and qualifications are essential to deliver effective training, ensure safety, and prepare students for real-world machining careers.

What is a Machining Instructor job?

A Machining Instructor is responsible for teaching students or trainees the principles and techniques of machining, including the operation of lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machines. They develop lesson plans, provide hands-on training, and ensure students understand safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing. Machining Instructors often have industry experience and certifications to effectively train individuals for careers in machining and precision manufacturing.

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Adjunct Pool Machining Instructor

Adjunct Pool Machining Instructor

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors.

The Adjunct Instructor Pools are for applicants who are interested in teaching in the future as an (part-time) adjunct instructor for one of our departments. The Instructor Pools are always open for applications. However, this does not mean that we have an immediate opening in the division.  The Adjunct Instructor Pools function as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need, and determine if the applicant will be approved or not approved to be added to their pool of eligible applicants. Should a part-time instructional need arise in a given department, the department chair will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview


Required Skills

Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline. Minimum two years' experience in the industry. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

  1. Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
  2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
  3. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
  4. Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
  5. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
  6. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
  7. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

 

Detailed Work                                           ☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented                                       ☒ Problem Situations  

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands                     ☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality                                            ☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions                              ☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact                                          ☒ Working with Others

 

Physical Demands:

☐ Standing & Walking                                                ☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying                

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs.            ☒ Up to 25 lbs.           ☐ Up to 50 lbs.            ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐   Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending            ☐ Climb or Balance

☐   Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl                ☐ Squatting     

☐   Handle or Feel                                          ☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒   Talking or hearing                                      ☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐   Working Overhead                                   ☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒   Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒   Ability to Adjust and Focus

 

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment.  Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.  To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.


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