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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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Mechanical Technology Instructor - Tenure Track

Mechanical Technology Instructor - Tenure Track

Corning Community College (NY)

Corning, NY • On-site

$49K - $54K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Description Corning Community College is a premier two-year College, offering degree programs, certificates, and continuing education classes and is currently seeking a skilled Machining Instructor to join our team in the Fall 2026 Semester as an Instructor of Mechanical Technology. This position is a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty position primarily in the areas of Machine Tool and Mechanical Technology within our STEM Division. Skilled Machinists who are confident in teaching machining fundamentals like PRINT-READING, SHOP SAFETY, METALLURGY, and fundamental manual machining techniques using SAWS, MILLS, LATHES, and GRINDERS are encouraged to apply.

Skills in using and teaching CNC equipment and software is also a plus. Position requires the instructor to set-up, maintain, and make improvements to labs and equipment. Faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and updating course materials, grading assignments and assessments, and holding office hours for each course taught to support student learning. Faculty are also expected to advise students on academic progress and career goals. Courses may be offered in-person, asynchronous online, or synchronous online, depending on departmental needs.

Tenure-track faculty are expected to organize, maintain, and revise course content as needed to ensure instructional effectiveness and alignment with departmental and institutional standards. When you join the SUNY Corning Community College (CCC) team, you are helping to positively transform the lives of our students, their families and our communities. This position supports an innovative, grant-funded initiative through December, 2027.

CCC is committed to sustaining this work long-term. We promote intellectual and personal growth through individualized education, inspire innovation to meet the educational and workforce needs of the community and leverage a variety of partnerships to help our students and community succeed. Occasional meetings at different CCC locations and in the community may be required; travel to conferences and/or recruiting events may be required.

Travel to local (within 60 miles) high schools may be required. Ability to adequately see, hear, and have the manual dexterity to perform and monitor classroom lectures, demonstrations and perform other teaching duties. Prolonged time sitting/standing working with computers and monitors, ability to walk/move across campus including walking up and down stairs, ability to lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, repeated motions may include keyboard typing.

Typical classroom, office, laboratory/lab space and indoor building environments, occasional outdoor activity may be required. Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

A signing bonus may be offered for high-demand fields. The signing bonus is a stipend and not added to base salary. SUNY CCC embraces diversity and values an inclusive culture where every person is able to succeed to their full potential.

If you require an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact hr@corning-cc.edu or 607.962.9229. Essential Functions Teaching Duties (60%) - Maintain current course content and up-to-date teaching methods At the start of the semester, provide students with a course outline and requirements for fulfilling the objectives of the course. This should include information about grading policies, class attendance policy, research projects and/or term paper requirements, and the nature of quizzes and examinations Be responsible for assuring accuracy of course content as defined in the catalogue Meet classes as scheduled and dismiss each class promptly Teach at off-campus locations, if need arises Facilitate curriculum development Develop community outreach activities Utilize Excel and Access and other relevant computer and software programs/skills to develop computer data base/system for program assessment, data collection, evaluation and potential accreditation Engage in professional development activities offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning and other external opportunities Collaborate with Workforce Development and other Academic Departments regarding non-credit and other professional training certifications and education Advising Duties (20%) - Post and maintain regular and reasonable office hours Refer students to appropriate college services for specialized assistance Write recommendations for students who need references for work or for transfer to another college Serve as an advisor to a student organization Coordinate and participate in advisement and recruitment for new and current students Committee Services (15%) - Attend graduation exercises, unless formally excused by the Associate Dean of Instruction and the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Become involved in, and contribute to, the improvement of the College and its community through such services as sponsorship of forums, seminars, workshops and conferences Participate in all College-wide workshops and fall and spring start-up programs unless excused by the Associate Dean of Instruction or VP/Dean of Academic Affairs

Participate in governance committees as assigned Other duties as assigned (5%) - Complete other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Instruction of the STEM Division or VPAA Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong working knowledge of Mathematics Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in team environment Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff Demonstrates commitment to accomplishing work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing, demonstrate effective listening skills, and display respect for and openness to other people's ideas and thoughts Demonstrates support for the College's goal of becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and culturally aware community and practicing anti-racist/biased behaviors Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Machining or related and applicable to the job posting Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in related field. Required for promotion consideration 3-5 years of industrial experience in discipline Teaching experience at a Community College A strong technology proficiency, experience with Banner, Brightspace (Content Management Systems), and textbook applications Additional Information: VISA Sponsorship is not currently offered for this position Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check Verification of official college transcript is required for this position Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to relevant experience, education, market demands, and training.