Turn Your Industry Experience Into Someone's Career

Are you an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Controls Technician, PLC Technician, or Maintenance Supervisor looking for a career where you can make a difference?

Tec Centro – Capital Region is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical / Industrial Maintenance Instructor to provide hands-on technical training to individuals preparing for careers in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electrical, automation, and skilled trades.

You don't need to be a career educator to succeed in this role.

If you know how to troubleshoot industrial equipment, diagnose electrical and mechanical problems, work safely, and explain how systems work, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to take the knowledge you've developed in the field and use it to prepare the next generation of skilled technical workers in Central Pennsylvania.

What You'll Teach

You'll provide a combination of classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and hands-on instruction covering core industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical skills.

Training topics may include:

Electrical fundamentals and electrical safety
AC/DC electrical systems
Industrial wiring and electrical components
Motors, motor controls, starters, relays, contactors, and transformers
Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
Industrial electrical systems
Mechanical systems and power transmission
Bearings, belts, chains, gears, couplings, and related components
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Industrial controls and automation
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Sensors, switches, and control devices
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Electrical meters and diagnostic equipment
Hand and power tools
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
OSHA and workplace safety practices
Basic industrial maintenance principles
Workplace communication and professionalism
Job readiness and expectations for industrial environments

Training content may evolve based on employer needs, student skill levels, available equipment, and changing workforce requirements.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on industry experience in one or more of the following:
Industrial maintenance
Industrial electrical
Electrical maintenance
Electro-mechanical systems
Manufacturing maintenance
Automation and controls
PLCs
Mechanical maintenance
Industrial machinery
Mechatronics
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper work practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to individuals with varying levels of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to work in a hands-on training environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising employees.
Experience working with apprentices, entry-level technicians, or individuals entering the skilled trades.
PLC programming or troubleshooting experience.
Industrial automation and controls experience.
Manufacturing or production equipment experience.
OSHA and/or NFPA 70E knowledge.
Lockout/Tagout experience.
Relevant industry certifications or licenses.
Associate degree, technical diploma, or formal training in electrical, electro-mechanical, industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.

Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Strong industry experience combined with the ability to teach, communicate, and mentor others is highly valued.

Experienced Professionals Encouraged to Apply

Your current job title doesn't have to be "Instructor."

Tec Centro welcomes candidates with backgrounds such as

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Electrical Technician

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Technician

Automation Technician

Controls Technician

PLC Technician

Maintenance Supervisor

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Mechatronics Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Industrial Controls Specialist

Automation Specialist

Skilled Trades Trainer

Technical Trainer

Technical Instructor

If you've spent years fixing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving industrial equipment, you may have