Training Specialist

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico.

By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering high-impact orientation and operational training programs that ensure employees meet safety, quality, and productivity standards. This role facilitates classroom and hands-on training, evaluates competency during the 90-day onboarding period, and supports the continuous improvement of training programs and materials.

This position plays a critical role in workforce readiness, standardization of procedures, and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Facilitate New Hire Orientation programs.
• Deliver classroom and on-the-floor training to new and existing employees.
• Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct micro-learning sessions and refresher training programs.
• Administer written tests and hands-on proficiency assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide feedback to leadership.
• Maintain accurate and compliant training documentation and records.
• Assist in developing and updating training materials using PowerPoint and other learning tools.
• Support the consistent application of standard operating procedures across departments and shifts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to training and employee development.
• Support special projects and cross-functional training initiatives as assigned.
• Support and assist in the oversight of the Training Ambassador program
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Travel requirements:

• Travel requirements up to 30%

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to learn and correctly use additional measurement instruments (such as calipers, micrometers, and others as required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience delivering classroom and hands-on training in a formal or informal capacity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to different learning styles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Ability to keep learners engaged throughout classroom sessions
• Ability to learn and correctly use measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train employees at all organizational levels

Preferred Requirements:

• Two-year college degree in related field
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory
• Experience facilitating micro-learning or blended learning classroom sessions.
• Familiarity with skilled-based manufacturing training programs.
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