Training Specialist Associate (Bilingual)

About Pierce an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913 building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized carefully designed and engineering pumpers aerials tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples lives every day. To us every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Training Specialist Associate (Bilingual) designs delivers and supports training and development initiatives that enable Pierce Manufacturings production teams to perform safely efficiently and in alignment with Oshkosh Corporations strategic learning culture.

This role bridges hands-on technical training with enterprise-level learning design ensuring that manufacturing team members have the skills knowledge and confidence to succeed. The Training Specialist Associate (Bilingual) supports key learning programs including safety equipment operation and technical systems while also leveraging digital tools and modern instructional design to deliver engaging learning experiences in both English and Spanish.

The individual will collaborate closely with business leaders operations teams and the training department to build and deliver programs that develop the workforce of the future while maintaining the team member experience at the center of every initiative.

Your Impact

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for production employees focusing on safe work practices and operational excellence.
• Facilitates training for Authorized Crane Operator Forklift Shift Into Gear DC Electrical Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems Paint and Quality processes.
• Delivers and supports safety and compliance programs ensuring adherence to OSHA and company standards.
• Provides bilingual instruction and translation of materials to enhance accessibility and understanding.
• Participates in hiring events and interviews to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit.

Learning Design & Development

• Partners with operations and leadership teams to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
• Designs and maintains learning content and programs using learning technology platforms (e.g. Articulate Storyline Camtasia Microsoft Office Suite).
• Leverages Oshkoshs strategic learning partnerships to enhance content relevance and engagement.
• Experiments with emerging technologies and methodologies to create interactive data-driven learning experiences.
• Evaluates the impact and ROI of training initiatives using metrics and feedback to improve outcomes.

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Acts as a champion for a learning culture promoting team member growth and skill development.
• Supports initiatives that align with Oshkoshs core values People First Integrity and Excellence.
• Drives enhancements to training programs to align with Oshkosh Learning Standards and leadership competencies.
• Partners with HR and leadership to ensure equitable access to development opportunities across the workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Training Human Resources Communications Industrial Technology or a related field OR relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience in technical training instructional design or manufacturing operations.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Certified Spanish Translator must hold or be able to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on work in production assembly or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience using eLearning design tools such as Articulate Storyline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication with demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to measure and analyze learning effectiveness through data and feedback.

Working Conditions

• Work Shift Flexibility: Availability for MondayFriday 6:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.12:00 a.m. based on production and training needs.
• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor with exposure to industrial equipment noise and temperature variation.
• May require standing walking lifting or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Flexibility to adjust hours or shifts to meet operational and training needs.

Core Values & Behavioral Expectations

• Demonstrates commitment to Safety Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion respect and collaboration.
• Acts with integrity accountability and professionalism.
• Serves as a learning advocate helping build a strong and future-ready workforce.

Pay Range:

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Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

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