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Engineering Student Machine Shop Instructor

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada💼 Full-time💰 $72,524–$72,524🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Instruct undergraduate and graduate engineering students on safe use of machine shop equipment, teach manufacturing techniques, and supervise fabrication activities.

Role type

Hands-on IC machine shop instructor

Builds

Physical prototypes and machined parts for student engineering projects

Domain

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering Education

Deliverable

Physical/clinical work

Required skills

Metalworking machinery operation, CNC machine tools programming and operation, MasterCam software, wood working, tooling and equipment maintenance, safety compliance enforcement, inventory management, group instruction, design review for manufacturability

Preferred skills

CNC router operation, MS Office

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental machining knowledge and fabrication techniques to students, demonstrate correct use of machine shop equipment and tools, review student designs and drawings for safety and manufacturability, supervise shop users and enforce safety regulations, maintain machine shop equipment and perform routine inspections, manage inventory of tooling and supplies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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