Instructor, Innovative Manufacturing/Machinist

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
1++ assigned days

Posting Status
Open
PLEASE NOTE: The ideal candidate will have expertise in manufacturing theory, as well as in several practical manufacturing skills: Machining, Welding, Robotics, CAD, CAM, Additive Manufacturing, as well as other Manufacturing Processes. Manufacturing processes include casting, mold design, injection molding, anodizing, metal forming, etc. This is an instructional position for the Innovative Manufacturing Program that may also teach in the Machinist Program, where applicable.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
1. To provide instruction in the skill and knowledge for Manufacturing.
2. Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for education purposes.
3. Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations; and to record student progress.
4. Supervise students in classroom, shop, labs, and during tours.
5. Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.
6. Assist in/arrange for equipment maintenance within the program.
7. Assist in conducting and maintaining inventory, and in ordering supplies, equipment and books.
8. Attend, whenever possible, staff meetings, trade seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
+. Practice good interpersonal skills and demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment.
10. Communicate orally and on paper, ideas and concepts in an accurate and concise manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
1. Journeyperson Certificate in the Machinist trade or Manufacturing/Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant training.
2. Two years’ recent/relevant Manufacturing experience
3. Effective instructional ability.
4. Effective interpersonal skills.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
7. Ability to work as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
8. Ability to learn and apply new manufacturing processes and technologies, including working in a digital environment.
+. Expertise in the business side of manufacturing including project management, quality assurance, production flow, and supply chain management.
10. Demonstrates values diversity.