Manufacturing Trainer (Aerospace) 1st Shift

Pay Range $34 to $42/HR. DOE

Several factors are considered when extending an offer including but not limited to the role responsibilities candidates work experience skills and education.

Brief Description

The Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for developing delivering documenting and continuously improving technical training and qualification programs for production associates across machining saw utility and manufacturing support operations. This position ensures employees receive consistent instruction hands-on practice objective evaluation and documented certification before independently performing assigned work. The Manufacturing Trainer supports the development of a capable flexible and safety-focused workforce aligned with Regal Rexnord standards customer requirements and operational priorities.

Under general supervision the Manufacturing Trainer partners with Production Quality Manufacturing Engineering EHS Human Resources and experienced subject matter experts to translate approved work instructions engineering drawings process documentation quality requirements and safe work practices into effective training. The position maintains training plans and qualification records identifies skill gaps coordinates cross-training based on business needs and verifies that employees can consistently perform required tasks to the established standard.

The Manufacturing Trainer must be able to teach and evaluate the knowledge and practical skills defined for Utility Worker I-III SAW Operator I-III Machinist Trainee Machinist I-III Lead Machinist and Lead Support roles within the trainers approved areas of qualification. This includes machine and equipment operation setup fundamentals blueprint and GD&T interpretation tooling and workholding inspection and measurement process documentation safety quality 6S problem solving and continuous improvement. The trainer uses clear instruction demonstration supervised practice and consistent certification criteria to support employee development and operational excellence. This position is located in Simi Valley California.

Essential Functions

Develop and maintain structured training plans qualification requirements practical evaluations and certification criteria for production roles and assigned manufacturing processes.

Deliver classroom one-on-one and hands-on shop-floor training using approved work instructions drawings setup sheets travelers inspection plans and standard work.

Train and qualify Utility Workers SAW Operators Machinists and manufacturing support personnel within the trainers documented areas of technical competency and authorization.

Evaluate employee knowledge and practical performance through observation demonstration written or verbal checks and objective skills assessments before certification.

Maintain complete and accurate electronic and physical records for training qualifications certifications recertifications cross-training and identified development needs.

Use the skills and role matrix to identify competency gaps track progression by job level and coordinate training priorities with Production leadership and Human Resources.

Provide instruction on safe machine operation PPE machine guarding lockout/tagout awareness material handling coolant handling housekeeping and other applicable EHS requirements.

Train employees to interpret blueprints tolerances GD&T process sheets setup documentation quality records and applicable customer or regulatory requirements.

Demonstrate and evaluate proper use of inspection and measurement equipment including calipers micrometers indicators bore gauges height gauges surface-finish equipment and other gauges applicable to the operation.

Provide technical training on tooling workholding offsets feeds and speeds tool wear basic program and control navigation setup verification dry-run practices and troubleshooting appropriate to each role level.

Coach employees on quality at the source first-piece and in-process inspection nonconformance escalation documentation accuracy and prevention of defects or process variation.

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Quality EHS Production and subject matter experts to validate training content whenever processes equipment tooling documentation or requirements change.

Monitor training effectiveness provide timely feedback document deficiencies assign retraining when needed and communicate unresolved qualification risks to the appropriate leader.

Support cross-training critical-operation coverage onboarding refresher training 6S Lean Manufacturing Kaizen root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Desirable Capabilities and Success Factors

Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in precision manufacturing or machining operations including CNC machine operation setups tooling workholding blueprint and GD&T interpretation and precision measurement.

The Manufacturing Trainer must demonstrate technical competency and be formally qualified in each process machine or operation for which training or certification authority is assigned.

Strong working knowledge of shop safety PPE machine guarding lockout/tagout requirements quality systems process documentation and disciplined standard work.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings tolerances GD&T setup sheets travelers work instructions inspection plans and manufacturing records.

Proficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools and the ability to teach correct measurement technique and acceptance criteria.

Practical knowledge of CNC and manual machine operation tooling workholding offsets feeds and speeds tool wear setup verification and structured troubleshooting appropriate to the assigned processes.

Experience developing or administering skills matrices training plans qualification checklists certification records and employee development programs in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated ability to explain technical requirements in clear practical language and adapt instruction to different experience levels and learning needs.

Strong coaching observation communication organization documentation and follow-through skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback objectively and respectfully.

Ability to collaborate across Production Quality Manufacturing Engineering EHS Human Resources and multiple shifts while balancing training priorities with production needs.

Proven commitment to safety quality accountability standardization continuous improvement confidentiality and Regal Rexnord values.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a U.S. Person which includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents individuals granted asylum in the United States and refugees in the United States. or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

• Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail

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