Woodworking & Fabrication Instructor

Woodworking & Fabrication Instructor

Motivera Search Group
Employment Type: Fulltime

Summary of Function

Motivera Search Group is seeking a Woodworking & Fabrication Instructor to support a partner organization’s hands on learning, industrial design, and community-based project initiatives. This role blends technical craftsmanship, youth instruction, workshop management, and collaborative project leadership. The instructor will guide students through woodworking, fabrication, and creative problem solving while maintaining a safe, organized, and well-equipped shop environment.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties

• Develop and lead woodworking and fabrication projects, providing hands on instruction, training, and motivation for youth participants.
• Manage workshop operations, including maintenance of computers, woodworking tools, metal forming equipment, and other fabrication resources.
• Conduct research and prepare recommendations for purchasing tools, materials, and supplies.
• Apply scientific and design thinking processes to project planning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with internal teams to include students in creative industrial design and fabrication projects.
• Teach or co-teach courses in partnership with educational staff, ensuring alignment with curriculum needs.
• Assist in coordinating special events and community activities as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound business ethics, maintain confidentiality, and uphold organizational policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Support positive interactions by exhibiting maturity, respect, teamwork, confidentiality, and appreciation for a multicultural environment.
• Participate in professional development and required training, including age specific competency and childcare related requirements.
• Manage financial, informational, and physical resources responsibly.
• Report and, when possible, intervene in incidents of potential abuse involving youth participants.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Support continuous quality improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, decision making, and problem-solving skills, including communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff, administrative, and committee meetings.
• Exhibit effective communication skills.
• Support additional projects as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Director

Supervisory Relationship

None

Job Specifications Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of woodworking and woodshop management experience
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or facilitating youth projects
• Experience developing, managing, and executing industrial arts or fabrication projects
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with general office equipment
• Strong time management and detail orientation
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to bend, lift, grasp, push/pull, and sit or stand for extended periods
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Availability for travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in industrial or fine arts (metal forming, construction, graphic arts, ceramics, textiles, etc.)
• Experience with or willingness to learn CNC equipment, graphic design tools, and 3D printing technologies

About Motivera Search Group

Motivera Search Group is a purpose driven staffing firm serving West Texas with a commitment to integrity, service, and community impact. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities that support growth, creativity, and long-term success.

How to Apply

Please send resumes to Josh.Keesee@motiverasearch.com or call 806-680-7105.