We’re Sienci Labs. We’ve made it our business to bring previously industrial-only manufacturing technologies to the masses. Our company’s focus is on CNC routers. Just as 3D printing acts as an additive manufacturing technology to build up unique parts and products, CNC routers act as a subtractive manufacturing technology to remove material from a blank to create a finished part or product. We sell to over 70 countries, under our flagship AltMil and LongMill brands.We’re seeking a technically-adept CNC Instructor to contribute to both the onboarding and skills development of new and existing CNC users. Our ultimate goal is to make CNC accessible, through our ease of use, ease of access and ease of education - the instructor’s is pivotal in contributing to the ongoing success of Sienci’s customers, and the CNC community at large.
Position Summary: The ideal candidate must be flexible and nimble to work creatively on a diverse scope of projects; and to support the objectives of the marketing, engineering, customer support and software teams while carving out educational help.
This role requires a strong technical background and trouble-shooting mindset, and a willingness to tackle challenges both big and small. It also requires strong public speaking skills and comfortability in front of a camera. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about seeing others succeed.
Candidates with multiple years of CNC experience will be given preferred consideration.
What you’ll do:The instructor plays an important role in spearheading educational support of the Sienci brand. Working closely with the broader Marketing and Customer Support teams, you will produce compelling, on-brand content that increases engagement and skill development; demonstrates engineering ingenuity; drives revenue and elevates our digital presence - while simultaneously inspiring a new generation of users to pick up hobby-level CNCing.
Tasks and duties include but not limited to:
- Championing educational content that assists new and existing CNC users; focusing on beginner, intermediate and advanced users
- Developing and helping produce an onsite training program (and hosting these training courses and seminars)
- Becoming part of the onscreen educational talent team
- Participating in creative ideation sessions and contributing to cross-functional and cross-departmental objectives
- Creating a wide scope of educational content that tackles troubleshooting; project tutorials; design skill improvements; machine maintenance; design and sender software; and general usage
- Ensuring cohesive storytelling across integrated educational campaigns
- Participating in tradeshows and other organized events
Position requirements:
- 5 years of CNCing experience in an advanced hobby, professional or educational environment
- Advanced-level proficiency in at least one CAD/CAM software platform, including but not limited to: Vectric, Carveco, OnShape, Fusion360 and LightBurn
- Familiarity with sender software (gSenderlearning a must)
- Advanced-level presentation and public speaking skills
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- Preferred bachelor’s degree or certified license in carpentry, engineering, tool machining, graphic design or architecture ....or 5 years in a related field we haven’t thought of!
- Strong understanding of adult learning educational best practice
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and apply a positive team approach to working with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly motivated and a self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills and time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Regular weekend and after-hours availability, as required by demands of our onsite educational program
Bonus:
- Advanced-level writing skills, adaptable for online and offline content
- Experience with photography and videography (shooting, editing, and post-production).
- Preferred experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level
- 3D printing experience
- Existing familiarity with Sienci products, most importantly gSender interface software
- Strong familiarity with using and producing social content on popular platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook; staying ahead of trends
- Publicly available portfolio of your work (e.g. social channels)
- Familiarity of working with metals, plastics, foams and composites…other things in addition to wood
- Interest in 3D printing, CNCing, woodworking machining…other creative avenues
Work Perks:
- Access to a workshop for personal CNC and woodworking projects
- Collaborative team environment
How to Apply: Please submit the following:
- Resume AND Cover letter with salary expectations
- Please provide a link to your editing portfolio or creative work samples/social channels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
