Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor
Required skills
- food processing
- manufacturing
- maintenance
- mechatronics
- industrial automation
- PLCs
- ladder logic programming
- electrical systems
- mechanical systems
- industrial controls
Nice to have
- teaching
- training
- formal industry training
- motivational skills
Role summary
Lincoln College, in partnership with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), seeks a Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor to train students in food processing, manufacturing, automation, and maintenance. The role involves delivering hands-on technical instruction in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, and automation concepts, coaching students, and ensuring curriculum relevance through industry collaboration. Prior experience in these fields and teaching/training is preferred.
Help develop the next generation of food manufacturing and industrial maintenance professionals.
Lincoln College, in partnership with the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA), is seeking a Food Industry Technician (FIT) Instructor to deliver hands-on technical training that prepares learners for high-demand careers in food processing, manufacturing, automation, and maintenance. This unique industry-driven program combines classroom instruction with real-world applications to build the workforce of tomorrow.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver engaged training in classrooms, labs, and industry settings
- Teach electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, and automation concepts
- Lead hands-on labs, simulations, and practical skill development
- Coach, mentor, and support student success
- Track attendance, progress, and performance
- Collaborate with industry partners to ensure workforce relevance
- Promote safety, compliance, and industry best practices
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in food processing, manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics, or industrial automation
- Strong knowledge of:
- PLCs and troubleshooting
- Ladder logic programming
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Industrial controls and automation
- Effective communication and coaching skills
- Prior teaching, training, mentoring, or leadership experience preferred
- Formal industry training, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational and motivational skills
Why Join Us?
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Travel: Local and occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Make an impact.
- Share your expertise. Build careers. Strengthening the future of the food manufacturing industry through the FPSA & Lincoln College partnership.
Why Join Us?
At WorkforceLinc, we’re committed to empowering technicians and partners through innovative training solutions. Learn more about our team and approach at https://www.workforcelinc.com
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