Advanced Maintenance Mechanic Instructor
The Organization
This is an opportunity to work with a rising and dynamic non-profit on the west side. We are CHICAT…The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology. We help transform the lives of those we serve through our youth arts and adult workforce training programs. Created to primarily support the North Lawndale, Little Village, and Pilsen neighborhoods primarily, CHICAT educates, empowers, and elevates the talents of individuals. Born in 2017, CHICAT is based upon a successful model created in Pittsburgh by social entrepreneur and MacArthur Fellow, Bill Strickland. Strickland founded the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, a center dedicated to help adults-in-transition and youth in underserved communities realize their own genius through arts and technology. CHICAT is an integral part of Manchester Bidwell’s National Center for Arts and Technology (NCAT) network that is comprised of 10 other centers like ours. We provide arts education for youth and industry relevant career training for adults and create real avenues out of poverty and promote hope amongst those who need it most. We have an effective strategy to improve academic achievement, high school graduation rates and equip adults to take advantage of life-changing employment opportunities.
The Location
Located in the Illinois Medical District, just west of the Loop, CHICAT’s home is an award-winning contemporary redesign of a former industrial site. Conveniently located, our ultramodern offices, classrooms, and labs offer sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and state of the art technology.
Our wide-open office design is ideal for concentration, collaboration and supports a culture where we work together to make good things happen for the community. We are minutes away from major area attractions, including the United Center - home of the Chicago Bulls, Rush University Hospital, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The Position
The Advanced Maintenance Mechanics Instructor delivers critical Manufacturing Service Skills Council (MSSC), Certified Production Technicians (CPT) and OSHA 10 Safety Certification knowledge and skills to adult learners. The instructor will provide industry standard instruction that prepares students for entry-level positions as machine maintenance workers and industrial maintenance mechanics. This is an amazing opportunity for the selected candidate to engage motivated students to prepare them for livable wage jobs in manufacturing, chemical and food production industries as well as commercial and urban buildings. As CHICAT’s capabilities to serve our constituents grows, we expect our opportunities to abound.
The instructor is responsible to facilitate a positive classroom and workplace culture to effectively engage students and co-workers. This means your presence and leadership skills foster a climate where all are accepted and encouraged to be and do their best. The instructor should encourage an elevated level of participation to create a work environment conducive to exceptional learning. In addition to your classroom impact, this role also provides a unique opportunity to help effect positive change within the communities and people that we serve. As such, you will be able to clearly articulate the skills, smiles, and success that we bring to our adult students, and the power to change lives and impact generations. This is an independent contractor role that may become a permanent position with full benefits.
What You'll Do
- Plan, prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students in certification training programs
- Develop, revise, and continually update curriculum and instructional material which are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with state certifications
- Ensure high student engagement and retention with hands-on instruction and student support
- Fulfill assigned class schedule. Maintain accurate student attendance, grades, records, and other data in CHICAT’s learning management system
- Develop and deliver customized training for various clients as needed and maintain involvement with business/industry/community through advisory committees, marketing and recruitment efforts, and professional associations and organizations
- Participate in professional development activities to continually updated teaching and learning, material knowledge, and skills
- Support individual student learning needs to ensure success
- Partner with Pathways Development Manager to plan and lead student field trips to partnered employer sites
- Stay abreast of trends and needs in the field and workplace to ensure the curriculum is up-to- date and relevant
- Coordinate student certification testing and scheduling
- Support participant recruitment as assigned
- Plan and prepare development of curriculum to improve student performance in reading and math
- Use of hand tools including precision measuring equipment
- Maintain MSSC, PMS, and OHSA instructor standards
- Maintain a safe working and learning environment for all students
- Operate programs on an open entry/open exit format; stimulate real world work environment for students
- Utilize a project and competency-based learning strategy
- Develop students’ leadership and workplace skills
- Prepare student assessments to determine student learning and any curriculum modifications needed
- Prepare students for industry recognized certifications
- Coordinate with program staff on student development
- Articulate CHICAT’s mission and values and lead by example.
- Sharing information, practicing the Golden Rule, and respecting all
- Work requires the ability to stand; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50lbs) in a recurring manner and/or for extended periods of time
- Other duties as assigned to make CHICAT great
Bring Your Best
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of the MSSC Instructor Training Program is required - CPT 4.0 Instructor Training & CPT+ Skill Boss Instructor Training, and/or CLT Instructor Training, CFT Instructor Training, or Certified Technician-Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA) & Skill Boss-Logistics Instructor Training within 3 months of employment according the to test schedule
- At least five (5) years in manufacturing industry with experience as a Certified Production Technician
- NIMS certifications preferred
- Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and other industrial machinery
- Teaching and/or industry training experience highly preferred, particularly competency-based learning and use of industry skill standards and certification
- Experience with diverse populations and learners
- Ability to print and read blueprints, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics to students
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure - using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, and percentages
- Sufficient knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, lubricants, sealants, and shaft alignment
- Maintenance and installation of belt and chain drive systems and installation of valves and pumps experience
- Hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, diagnostics and troubleshooting knowledge and experience
- Predictive and preventative maintenance and basic PLC programming knowledge and experience
Bonus Qualities
- Must be a team player and willing to work with employer partners and other training organizations
- Strong communications skills, including verbal, written and visual
- Understanding of the strengths and dynamics of the communities and the people we serve
- Ability to work effectively on independent and collaborative levels
- Strong follow-through capability and a demonstrated history of accuracy in completed work
- Strong computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- An elevated level of integrity and professional discretion
- Demonstrated ability to foster a healthy and positive workplace culture
- Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable
WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHICAT AND THE AMAZING IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY!
CHICAT IS an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CHICAT is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call Human Resources at (312) 733-1701 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching/Training: 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Certified Production Tech: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person