Project-Based Instructor - CNC Field Service Engineer (W-2 Employee) Position Type: Project-Based Instructor - CNC Field Service Engineer (W-2 employee) Compensation: $700 to $900 per teaching day, plus prepaid airfare, hotel, rental car, mileage, and other covered travel costs. Meals are reimbursed at the federal per-diem rate.
Overview
National Technology Transfer, Inc. is enlarging its instructional team to deliver CNC field service and machining courses (3-axis, 5-axis, machine tool alignment, positioning and accuracy, troubleshooting, etc.) in the United States, with priority assignments on the West Coast. Using NTT-developed course content and curriculum, together with portable training equipment, you will convert your installation, service, and troubleshooting expertise into engaging, hands-on learning that strengthens America’s skilled-trades workforce. Knowledge of aerospace and airframe products is a significant advantage. Instructors enjoy stable work and a scalable volume of teaching opportunities that can flex to match individual life situations.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide shop and classroom instruction on CNC machine installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as multi-axis G-code programming, computer-aided manufacturing tool-path creation for FANUC control systems, fixturing, probing, in-process measurement, and precision-cutting strategies.
- Teach assigned classes in full compliance with NTT and client policies, tailoring delivery to varied learner backgrounds and skill levels.
- Remain current in subject matter through professional development and contribute suggestions for program improvement and growth.
- Follow all company policies and procedures and perform additional professional duties that support high-quality instruction.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of seven (7) years of combined experience as a CNC Field Service Engineer or equivalent, including installation, commissioning, alignment, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC machining centers.
- Strong mechanical and electrical background in CNC machine repair, including servo systems, drives, wiring, hydraulics, and calibration.
- Demonstrated expertise in tooling selection, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fixture design, and high-speed machining of aluminum, titanium, and/or Inconel.
- Proficiency with FANUC controllers for both programming and service diagnostics.
- Strong public-speaking ability and classroom-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to learners of all experience levels.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the United States by air and automobile, functioning independently while on assignment.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and standard office-productivity tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching, corporate-training, or apprenticeship-mentoring experience with adult learners.
- Familiarity with aerospace and airframe machining practices, including tool-wear monitoring and burr-free finishing.
- Experience with CAM and CNC software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or SolidCAM is a plus.
- Industry credentials such as NIMS certifications, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Technologist, or FANUC Certified CNC Programmer.
- A bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
Classification, Pay, and Benefits
This position is classified as a W‑2 project‑based instructor role compensated at a daily teaching rate of $700 to $800. Eligible instructors may participate in the NTT 401(k) retirement plan and the employee‑discount program.
About NTT Training
For more than thirty years, NTT has trained over one‑half million skilled‑trades professionals and now delivers more than fifteen‑hundred instructor‑led courses each year, establishing itself as the premier provider of hands‑on industrial training in the nation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NTT Training, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are encouraged to review the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice issued by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.