Operations Manufacturing Technical Trainer

Annual Wage Range: $ - $
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary ()

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

The Operations Manufacturing Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering and continuously improving technical training content to support manufacturing operations. The Trainer ensures employees are competent, safe, and compliant while operating equipment, following standard work, and meeting quality and productivity standards. They work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, EHS&S, and leadership to support workforce capability and operational excellence.

This role is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD and reports to the Training Manager.

• Provide training on equipment operation, production processes, safety procedures, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools
• Develop, maintain, and deliver technical training programs for manufacturing operators, technicians, and support staff
• Create and update training materials, including SOPs, work instructions, job breakdowns, visual aids, assessments, and e-learning content
• Evaluate employee competency through observations, assessments, and performance data
• Maintain training records, certifications, and qualification matrices in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training interventions
• Partner with manufacturing leaders, engineering, quality, and EHS&S to ensure training aligns with operational needs

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

• Associate’s degree or High School diploma plus equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on manufacturing experience (machining, assembly, automation, maintenance, or similar)
• Experience delivering technical or on‑the‑job training in a manufacturing setting

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Education, or related field
• Train‑the‑Trainer certification or adult learning coursework experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary ()