Part Time: Blueprint Reading Instructor

Title: Part Time: Blueprint Reading Instructor

Salary Range: $50/hour

Standard Hours: Varies - as needed

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College, Boone Campus

Department: Workforce Solutions

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Blueprint Reading Instructor to deliver hands-on workforce training for incumbent workers and adult learners. This non-credit instruction is provided on-site at local manufacturing and industrial employer locations, or in campus-based labs as needed. This position is ideal for industry professionals with a strong electrical background who enjoy mentoring and teaching adults on an as-needed basis.

Job Duties:

• Teach foundational and intermediate topics in blueprint reading, including:
  • Print reading for machining, as well as civil and architectural projects
    
  • Use line types and other standard graphical symbols.
    
  • Identify and arrange single and multi-view drawings
    
  • Describe the principles and concepts of orthographic projection
    
  • Describe the principles and concepts of sectional and auxiliary views
    
  • Interpret dimensions on assembly drawings
    
  • Demonstrate proper dimensioning techniques
    
  • Apply and interpret tolerances
    
  • Describe drawing notes and title block information
    
  • Identify machining specifications
    
  • Deliver content using hands-on demonstrations, simulation panels, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios
    
  • Reinforce safe work practices in all aspects of instruction
    
  • Prepare and maintain instructional materials and equipment
    
  • Communicate with Workforce Solutions team, employer partners, and learners about training logistics and expectations
    
  • Support learners with informal assessments, real-time feedback, and coaching
    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field (e.g., Industrial Technology, Welding, Applied Technology).
  
• Minimum of two years of recent industrial experience in reading mechanical and/or welding assembly blueprints.
  
• In-depth knowledge of blueprint reading principles, symbols, scales, dimensions, views, perspectives, and industry standards.
  
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for identifying discrepancies or issues in blueprints.
  
• Proficiency in mathematics and geometry applicable to blueprint reading.
  
• Ability to travel to employer sites within the NKY region, including southern Ohio
  
• Experience working with or training adult learners
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching, coaching, or technical training experience
  
• Self-directed, dependable, and professional
  

Additional Skills Requested:

• Proficiency in information technology and computer use, including CAD software.
  
• General drafting and sketching skills, as well as experience with active and collaborative learning strategies, are also beneficial.
  
• Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students
  
• Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.