Technician Trainer, Manufacturing

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, on-the-job, and classroom-style training for new hires and technicians across multiple product lines
• Support the development and maintenance of training content (including job aides), focusing on essential technical skills, equipment operation, quality practices/processes, and safety procedures
• Conduct and facilitate hands-on, practical training sessions directly on the production floor, guiding technicians through real life scenarios and troubleshooting exercises to reinforce skills
• Enforce the development and standardization of skills matrices and on the job training documentation
• Create and continuously improve training materials, including instructional design guides, standard operating procedures, and other resources tailored to manufacturing
• Collaborate with SME’s, production leadership, stakeholders within manufacturing to inform learning objectives and content requirement, and ensure content aligns with operational goals and compliance and safety…
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers as needed for specialized training or equipment
• Ensuring all programs follow central Manufacturing Training and Development guidelines

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a technician or technician trainer in a production or manufacturing environment
• A self-starter who is energetic, driven, and always looking for opportunities for continuous improvement
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling, standard manufacturing and assembly practices, and safety standards
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to coach and explain complex processes clearly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other documentation tools
• Comfortable using or learning LMS and digital tools for training documentation
• Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment