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Job Description
Job Title
Manufacturing Assistance Instructor II - Full-Time
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Business and Cyber Solutions
Proposed Minimum Salary
$6,250.00 monthly
Job Location
Brownsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Full-Time
$6,250.00 per month
Location: Brownsville, TX
The Manufacturing Assistance Instructor coordinates, prepares, and delivers Lean, Leadership Essentials and Maintenance Training, including delivering training in Spanish, for the RAMI/TRAIN project in Brownsville and the COAST project in Corpus Christi. This position is located in Brownsville, Texas. Trains various audiences including technicians, managers and executives in a variety of manufacturing, commercial, and government organizations through courses which focus on strategies and techniques to assist companies and organizations to improve their performance. Uses knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Uses a variety of media to present course materials and is responsible for assisting in curriculum development projects to maintain course relevance and support customer needs. Assists in scheduling training deliveries, coordinates participant registration and logistics, compiles data, and ensures quality control measures are met. Responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers and internal support personnel.
This position reports to the BCS Manufacturing Program Director.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (equivalency: will consider an associate’s degree with seven years of experience in an applicable field or a high school diploma with nine years of experience in an applicable field)
- One year of experience in adult education and/or training of Lean Manufacturing Tools.
- Five years of experience in engineering or manufacturing.
Required Licenses/Certifications:- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five years or more experience as an active Lean Practitioner in a manufacturing environment.
- Certified Lean Practitioner or Lean Leader.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to regularly use computer/keyboard.
- Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions during construction.
- Physical conditioning consistent with movement of heavy training equipment, wearing personal protective equipment during instruction as needed, designing, developing, and deploying curriculum for classroom and online training delivery.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a proficient level.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills necessary to interact with business and community leaders.
- Proficient use of the principles and methods for instructing and training individuals and groups of various sizes.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong focus on customer service and student success.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, collaborate with a team and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to present course material using a wide variety of media and technology.
- Working knowledge of essential office software and instructional programs (Windows and macOS), Office Suites (Microsoft Office, G Suite), presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Zoom).
Equipment:- Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
- Training equipment.
- Personal protective equipment as needed.
Notifications:- This position is security sensitive.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
- As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
- This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
- This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Instructional & Technical Assistance Support - 80%- Promotes adaptability, providing instructional and technical assistance support the manufacturing assistance program.
- Determines course goals and objectivesfor BCS course developments.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques for presenting course material.
- Develops instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles.
- Initiates and maintains interactive classroom discussions.
- Provides positive reinforcement and motivational incentives.
- Monitors learner performance.
- Evaluates and assesses instructional effectiveness.
Coordination & Collaboration - 10%- Promotes teamwork by coordinating and collaborating with other personnel assigned to the program, other programs, divisions, and entities to maintain and further develop the program.
- Assists in the curriculum and technical assistance efforts in support of the RAMI/TRAIN and COAST Project , as well as other deliveries as assigned.
- Provides status updates to the program director regarding change requests.
- Works with points of contacts from clients and jurisdictions for coordination, development, preparation efforts as needed.
- Assists in marketing courses.
Fiscal & Administrative Duties - 10%- Promotes stewardship by performing fiscal and administrative duties in a responsible manner.
- Ensures completion and collection of student attendance rosters, registration forms, pre-test/post-tests, course evaluations, and delivery records forms.
- Submits time worked and travel expenses/receipts within the required time frame.
Additional Program/Division responsibilities:- Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, staff, and external partners.
- Follows all dress codes associated with work activity (i.e. Travel, workshop, in office, etc.)
- Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Maintains an organized workspace.
- Performs additional work duties as assigned.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (equivalency: will consider an associate’s degree with seven years of experience in an applicable field or a high school diploma with nine years of experience in an applicable field)
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Show moreIt comes down to saving lives. From providing emergency responders to disasters across the state and nation to developing training and practical workforce solutions, TEEX makes a difference worldwide. More than 174,000 people representing every U.S. state and 109 countries are served annually through on-site and online resources for specialties from homeland security to economic development and workforce training.
Home to some of the world’s top training facilities, the emergency preparedness campus in Bryan/College Station includes the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Customized TEEX training programs develop practical solutions for each client’s need through hands-on instructional facilities for public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordinance training at the home campus or at customer-specified locations worldwide.
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The major TEEX programs include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. As a member of The Texas A&M University System, TEEX is unique in its ability to access a broad range of emerging research and technical expertise. Beginning with course design and development all the way through hands-on instruction and national certification testing, TEEX delivers comprehensive training through both classroom and hands-on instruction and as online courses. Hosting services for online courses, technical assistance and technology validation, and bilingual training and translation services also are available.
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