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Stiles Machinery Edgebander Instructor-Stiles University in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description
Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.
We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.
Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teach multiple levels of students on advanced subjects
Program, operate and demonstrate machines at a high skilled level
Provide instruction with both traditional and e-learning techniques
Work with Instructional Design Team to create new educational structures
Evaluate students following training sessions with tools provided
Develop training documentation in line with corporate and accreditation standards
QUALIFICATIONS
3-4 years proven experience on course development and training of unique processes and applications related to Advanced Controls
Familiarity in CAD based programs
Background in production machinery or related field
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Engineering or related experience
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Online course development preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong verbal & presentation skills
A strong technical knowledge pertaining to areas of specialization (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic)
Ability to work with little direct support
Able to work with individuals and in teams
Understanding of the Woodworking Industry
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and other educational based software
Proven writing skills
Provide leadership and direction for special projects
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical office environment, classroom, showroom, and customers facilities
If you are currently an employee of a Stiles Machinery customer or dealer, we need written approval from senior management of your current employer before continuing the application process