Manufacturing Technical Trainer

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Technical Trainer serves as the lead educator coach and mentor for the facilitys technical workforce. This role develops coordinates and facilitates structured training programs for Technical

Associates Machine Maintenance Facilities Maintenance personnel and other technical associates. Utilizing Training Within Industry (TWI) methodologies adult learning principles and industry-leading workforce development practices the Technical Trainer systematically breaks down complex technical tasks into teachable repeatable and sustainable standards.

Acting as a catalyst for technical excellence this role is responsible for continuously evaluating refining and modernizing the organizations technical training systems. The Technical Trainer serves not only as a subject matter expert but also as a trusted coach who develops employee capability confidence and career progression. Success in this role requires the ability to build relationships connect with learners at all levels and create an engaging learning environment that promotes both technical competency and professional growth.

This position partners closely with maintenance engineering operations and leadership teams to ensure technical associates possess the knowledge skills and behaviors necessary to support equipment reliability operational excellence safety and continuous improvement objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Four-year degree in a related technical field or 10 years of industrial maintenance engineering automation or manufacturing experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance manufacturing automation engineering or technical operations experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of formal training coaching mentoring workforce development or instructional experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical capabilities in others.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of industrial controls Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems robotics mechanical systems hydraulics pneumatics electrical troubleshooting and manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and teach complex technical concepts.
• Communication:
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to individuals with varying levels of experience and expertise.
  • Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills.
• Systems Proficiency:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Word Excel PowerPoint Teams Outlook and training management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10 years of manufacturing maintenance engineering automation or technical operations experience.
• 3 years of technical training workforce development coaching or mentoring experience.
• Advanced experience with Robotics (Motoman Fanuc Toshiba IAI Yamaha) PLCs (Allen-Bradley Mitsubishi Keyence) Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Vision Systems Barcode Scanning Systems and CNC Programming and Troubleshooting.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects Kaizen activities and applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience developing and managing skills matrices and technical career progression systems.
• Hands-on experience deploying standardized training methodologies such as Training Within Industry (TWI).

Preferred Certifications

• Possession of one or more of the following industry certifications is highly desirable:
• Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Technical Trainer (CTT) or equivalent adult learning certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)

Position Duties and Responsibilities / % Time Spent:

• Coaching mentoring and training technical associates on the shop floor through structured development plans hands-on instruction and practical application.: 40%
• Evaluating and continuously improving training systems methodologies and workforce development programs.: 20%
• Developing technical curriculum Job Breakdown Sheets Standard Work troubleshooting guides visual aids and technical learning pathways.: 15%
• Capturing tribal knowledge from experienced technical personnel and converting that knowledge into standardized training content.: 10%
• Managing technical skills matrices certification programs and career progression systems.: 10%
• Tracking training effectiveness reporting key metrics and maintaining training records within Leading2Lean (L2L) or equivalent systems.: 5%

Skills Abilities and Interpersonal Competencies

• Instructional Expertise: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into relatable instruction across classroom shop-floor and one-on-one environments adapting methods to learner readiness and style.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Strong coaching skills that leverage patience empathy and constructive feedback to drive measurable performance improvement and capability building.
• Culture & Leadership: Fosters a collaborative psychologically safe environment that inspires knowledge sharing accountability and a growth mindset.
• Influence & Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trust establish credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization without formal authority.
• Execution & Continuous Improvement: Highly organized with excellent analytical and project management skills capable of managing multiple priorities while driving operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports.
• Provides leadership coaching mentoring and technical guidance to Technical Associates Machine Maintenance Technicians Facilities Maintenance personnel Engineers Interns and other technical staff.

Software

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced proficiency in industrial automation and programming platforms including PLCs HMIs robotics vision systems barcode systems and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of Leading2Lean (L2L) or equivalent training and maintenance management systems.
• Experience utilizing Amatrol technical training software and e-learning platforms or equivalent.

Essential to Job Functions

• Ability to work for long periods of time while standing or sitting.
• Standing walking and bending for the duration of the work day.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen.
• Full motor skills required to perform hands-on technical demonstrations and equipment troubleshooting.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and industrial equipment.
• Combination of classroom office and production-floor training activities.
• Core hours are 1st shift with the expectation to flex hours occasionally to support training initiatives on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Requires up to 5% travel.

Key Success Measures

• Training completion rates.
• Skills matrix progression and workforce capability growth.
• Internal promotion and career progression metrics.
• Reduction in technical onboarding time.
• Training effectiveness scores.
• Equipment reliability and technical competency improvements.
• Employee engagement and retention within technical teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo were challenging the status quo with the power of diversity inclusion and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued respected and empowered. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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