Industrial Automation Instructor

Industrial Automation Instructor

Salary

$27.88 - $34.86 Hourly

Location

Ogden, UT

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly Exempt

Job Number

202500431

Division

Instructional Services

Department

107550 - Industrial Automation

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Summary

The Industrial Automation Instructor plays a vital role in advancing Ogden-Weber Technical College's commitment to Community, Learning, and Integrity by preparing students for success in high-demand technical careers. This position is responsible for instructing students enrolled in the Ogden-Weber Technical College's Industrial Automation Program and the Manufacturing Technician Program, delivering hands-on, high-impact training in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated manufacturing systems. These systems include electronics, industrial electrical systems, motor control, pneumatics, hydraulics instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC), robotics, and human machine interface technology. Working under the direction of the Industrial Automation Program Coordinator, the incumbent collaborates closely with faculty to foster a supportive learning community and drive student success through completion, placement, and licensure outcomes.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate verification of student competency completion and other student records, while partnering with the Program Coordinator to ensure curriculum quality and support ongoing programmatic and student success initiatives.

Essential Functions

1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean, and productive learning environment; maintain student records to include verification of attendance and completion of competencies.

2. Meet programmatic and accrediting body goals for student completion, placement, and licensure.

3. Advise students in the areas of program and college expectations, appropriate work behavior, and dress standards. Assist counselors, administration, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student success.

4. Assist the program coordinator with maintaining program assets.

5. Work closely with the program coordinator to improve curriculum and instructional methodologies to increase student success.

6. Complete assignments within established timelines.

7. Attend programmatic team meetings.

8. Work cooperatively with the college community and with all college stakeholders. Represent the college community in a professional manner.

9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum of four years of a combination of related work experience and post-secondary education in industrial automation maintenance to include a minimum of two years of work experience as an industrial automation technician/mechanic.

2. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as other computer software applications.

Education and Experience Preferred:

1. Preference will be given to those individuals that have teaching and curriculum development experience.

2. Preference will be given to those individuals who have completed a post-secondary Industrial Automation program and/or an associate's or bachelors degree in a related field.

3. Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work requires physical exertion. Will require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for extended periods of time.

2. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, etc.

Additional Information

WORKING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Tuition Waiver at Ogden Weber Technical College
• Gym Use (on-campus gym facility for employee use)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• 10% discount at the Student Store (Excluding Textbooks)
• Free Cut and Style (Beards included) at the Salon
• 30% Discount on other services offered*

FMLA General Notice:

English - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

Español - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf

01

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of the application process, you must upload your resume to your application profile, and all responses to the application and supplemental questions must be fully supported by your resume or work history; responses such as "see resume" or "see previous response" are not acceptable. The information you provide must accurately support your selected answers and may be verified, with documentation required if necessary. You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attest that all information provided is honest, accurate, and complete. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in termination of employment.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Certification
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

03

How many years of professional industrial automation maintenance experience do you have, including any related education?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years of experience

04

How many years of hands-on work experience do you have as an industrial automation technician or mechanic?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years of experience

05

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft Office (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic - can create, edit, and save documents
• Intermediate - can use formulas, create presentations, manage calendars
• Advanced - can create templates, pivot tables, manage shared resources
• Expert - can train others, troubleshoot, and manage team workflows

06

This position may require employees to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely around industrial equipment. Are you aware of and able to meet these physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Ogden-Weber Technical College

Address 200 N Washington Blvd

Ogden, Utah, 84404

Phone (801) 627-8416

(801) 627-8406

Website http://www.otech.edu