Who You Are
- You Build People, Not Just Skills (Developer) You’re wired to help others grow. You don’t just teach — you develop confidence, capability, and momentum in people who are trying to better themselves.
- You Thrive in the Moment (Adaptability) You read the room and adjust instantly. Whether it’s different learning styles or unexpected curveballs, you keep things engaging, effective, and moving forward.
- You Follow Through — Every Time (Responsibility) When you commit, it gets done. From preparing apprentices for certification to staying on top of every detail, people know they can count on you.
Who We Are
At Catalyst Connection, we work alongside manufacturers to strengthen both their operations and their workforce.
- We Build Trusted Partnerships-We show up with honesty, follow through on our commitments, and work side-by-side with manufacturers to solve real challenges.
- We Help Manufacturers Grow And Compete-We bring together employers, partners, and communities with respect and clarity to create solutions that actually work.
- We Advance Our Region’s Manufacturing Workforce And Economic Impact-We stay flexible, responsive, and focused on making a meaningful impact for companies and the region we support.
What You’ll Do
This role blends classroom instruction, hands-on training, and program coordination.
Apprenticeship Instruction (Core Focus)
- Deliver MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) training
- Prepare apprentices for certification exams
- Track attendance, performance, and progress
- Provide individualized coaching and support
- Coordinate testing logistics and documentation
- Communicate progress with internal team and employer partners
Learning Lab Support
- Serve as backup or support instructor for technical trainings
- Assist with instruction in:
- PLCs, automation, robotics
- CNC and industrial maintenance
- Industry 4.0 technologies
- Support lab setup, equipment readiness, and safety
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and effective learning environment
Program & Administrative Support
- Maintain training records and required documentation
- Support grant reporting and program tracking
- Participate in internal coordination meetings
- Contribute to continuous improvement of curriculum and delivery
What You Bring
- 5+ years of manufacturing, technical, or workforce training experience
- Experience teaching, training, or coaching adult learners
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfort with digital tools and learning platforms
- MSSC CPT certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Exposure to manufacturing technologies (PLC, CNC, robotics, etc.)
- Industry credentials (OSHA, MSSC, NIMS, NC3) are a plus
- Completion of child protection clearances
Work Environment
This role operates across classroom, lab, office, and manufacturing settings and includes regular travel throughout our 12-county Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
You will spend time at employer sites, in the Learning Lab, and in classroom environments, working directly with adult learners and manufacturing teams. This role is hands-on, people-facing, and requires comfort moving between different settings and adapting to varying schedules and locations.
Candidates should be comfortable with consistent regional travel and working both independently and as part of a broader team supporting workforce and industry initiatives.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than an instructor role — it’s an opportunity to shape careers and strengthen the manufacturing workforce.
You’ll directly impact individuals entering the field while helping companies build the talent they need to grow and compete.
Pay: $55,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
How to Apply
Individuals can apply for our Apprenticeship & Learning Lab Instructor position here.