Hydraulics and Pneumatics Instructor (Part-Time) in Marion, Ohio at Tri-Rivers Career Center

Bring your industry experience into the classroom and help develop the next generation of skilled maintenance technicians.

Tri-Rivers Career Center Adult Education is seeking an experienced Hydraulics and Pneumatics Instructor to provide hands-on training in fluid power principles, system components, schematics, and troubleshooting.

This part-time position is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance technician, millwright, engineer, or skilled trades professional who wants to share their expertise while continuing to work in industry. Prior teaching experience is not required, though teaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience is a plus. We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge who can translate real-world experience into practical, engaging instruction for adult learners.

What You'll Teach

Depending on the training assignment, instruction may include:

• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles and system operation

• Identifying system components

• Reading hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematics, piping diagrams, and circuit drawings

• Hydraulic pumps, actuators, hydrostatic transmissions, and hydraulic circuits

• Pneumatic compressors, actuators, and pneumatic circuits

• Pressure-relief, pressure-reducing, directional-control, and flow-control valves

• Safe setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of fluid power equipment

• Hands-on circuit-building, testing, and troubleshooting activities

Instruction uses established course materials, including Parker Hannifin hydraulic and pneumatic technology texts, design resources, and lab manuals.

What You'll Do

As a part-time instructor, you will:

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on lab training

• Demonstrate safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic training equipment

• Help learners build practical skills and confidence through component identification, circuit building, and troubleshooting

• Use demonstrations, videos, simulations, virtual learning, and lab exercises to support learning

• Evaluate student competency through lab performance reviews, practical demonstrations, and assignments

• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and competency records

• Maintain lab equipment and a clean, organized, and safety-focused lab environment

• Reinforce professionalism, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and workplace readiness

• Collaborate with Tri-Rivers staff to align instruction with current industrial maintenance practices and employer needs

The position also includes participation in applicable staff training and collaboration with program and administrative staff.

Job Requirements:

• Five or more years of relevant industrial experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, industrial maintenance, millwright work, engineering, or a closely related field preferred

• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors, actuators, pressure-, directional-, and flow-control valves, and industrial circuits

• Ability to read and teach hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematics, piping diagrams, and circuit operation

• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and safely operating industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with varying levels of experience

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism

• Commitment to safety, hands-on learning, and student success

Schedule

This is a part-time instructional position. The Hydraulics/Pneumatics course consists of 48 instructional hours, with schedule based on program and employer training needs. Training may occur during weekdays, evenings, or weekends, providing flexibility for professionals currently working in industry.