ATDM Additive Instructor 2nd Shift

This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements including U.S. person status where required. This role is onsite in Danville VA.

The Pay Perks & Benefits
Range: $68598 - $77611. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity
Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
Generous time off including vacation paid sick leave and paid family leave after one year
Paid holidays including a two week paid winter break
Anthem PPO and HSA health plans with excellent dental options

What You Will Do
As an Additive Manufacturing Instructor you will deliver hands-on technical training that prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing and the defense industrial base. You will develop and deliver curriculum provide classroom and laboratory instruction mentor adult learners and ensure students gain the skills needed to succeed in modern manufacturing environments. This role requires a passion for teaching technical expertise in additive manufacturing and the flexibility to support accelerated training schedules.

• Develop maintain and deliver curriculum related to additive manufacturing processes and applications.
• Provide classroom laboratory and hands-on instruction in an accelerated workforce training environment.
• Teach additive manufacturing safety practices industry standards and operational best practices.
• Guide mentor and support adult learners throughout their training experience.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to promote student success.
• Maintain instructional materials equipment and laboratory readiness.
• Collaborate with instructors program staff and industry partners to continuously improve training outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging additive manufacturing technologies materials and industry trends.
• Support program activities that may require travel evening classes weekend instruction or training at off-campus locations.

How You Will Help the Team
As an Additive Manufacturing Instructor in the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program you will help develop the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. Through curriculum development hands-on instruction and student mentorship you will prepare adult learners for careers supporting the nations defense industrial base. Your technical expertise instructional leadership and commitment to student success will ensure trainees develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in advanced manufacturing environments.

Shift Availability
ATDM Instructors and Technicians are assigned shifts based on training needs. Shift assignments are determined by business needs at the time of hire performance and tenure. This position requires flexibility to work any shift as program needs evolve. Compensation includes a shift differential based on assigned instructional hours. This position will support training onthird shift.

First Shift:Classes begin at 7:00 a.m.
Second Shift:Classes begin at 3:00 p.m.
Third Shift:Classes begin at 11:00 p.m.

Evening weekend and off site instructional assignments may be required.

Your Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications

• Associate degree bachelors degree in a related field or a minimum of two years of experience with additive manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM).
• Extensive experience using CAD/CAM software applications preferably Fusion 360 or Mastercam.
• Extensive experience with additive manufacturing slicing software preferably .
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes involving metals and/or polymers.
• Demonstrated experience teaching training or instructing adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student faculty and staff populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing curriculum courses and instructional materials.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Current technology skills relevant to additive manufacturing and technical education.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC programming and setup.
• Demonstrated excellence in instruction and student engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as both a team member and team leader.
• Commitment to quality instruction academic integrity and student success.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering standards material specifications and industry consortium participation.
• Experience developing G-code and utilizing post-processing methodologies.
• Competency in blueprint interpretation and GD&T.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk bend reach and perform instructional and laboratory activities for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and instructional tools.
• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments with varying noise levels and shop conditions.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What Makes Working Here Different
At ATDM you will play a direct role in developing the next generation of advanced manufacturing professionals. Youll work alongside industry partners cutting-edge technology and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about workforce development. Your expertise will help create life-changing opportunities for students while strengthening the nations manufacturing workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status.