Jr Robotics Instructor

SUMMARY

Instruct, maintain course curricula and reports pertaining to established training classes.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Teach courses weekly or as assigned.

·         Attain proficiency and teach core programming path courses for the current controller and the previous generation controller (current-1).

:  Operator's, Basic w/ Arc Welding, Basic w/ Material Handling for the current production controller and previous generation controller (current-1).

NOTE:  Instructor proficiency is determined by comprehensive subjects testing and manager/supervisor/peer evaluation.  Proficiency is considered to be obtained when the Qual Card for that subject has been completed and signed off by the evaluator and the department manager. 

·         Learn and teach controller software options for the courses included in his/her designated paths.

·         Assist in the maintenance of records pertaining to student/ instructor testing, student enrollment, and IACET certification procedures, plus any other documentation requirements that may be reasonably required.

·         Participate as assigned by the manager/supervisor on teams reviewing documentation and providing recommended revisions and modifications. 

·         Provide technical support for programming and maintenance issues as necessary for internal and external customers.

·         Promote a positive and professional corporate image.

·         Travel to customer sites and/or Yaskawa Motoman remote facilities for periods of approximately one week for training presentations as required.  May include Sunday through Saturday travel.

·         Promote teamwork and foster exemplary work environment.  Interface with co-workers in a manner that enhances employee satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have previous training/teaching experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and interpret technical manuals and related training documents.  Must have technical writing skills as applicable to the robotics and automated systems technologies.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess some experience in a formal programming language or robot-specific language. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perf