Manufacturing Trainer

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• Train, guide, and support production personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Clearfield-approved assembly instructions and techniques.
• Instruct and onboard new employees by providing detailed explanations of assembly processes, answering technical questions, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Review electronic work orders, prioritize production tasks, and assign duties to team members to optimize workflow, equipment utilization, and productivity.
• Monitor production progress and communicate workflow status within the team to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments as needed to support production objectives and resolve issues.
• Promote and maintain a cooperative, positive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, quality guidelines, and safety requirements.

• Support production personnel in improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Build and/or assist in building First Article assemblies to verify compliance with production procedures and specifications.
• Participate in and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the evaluation and analysis of defective products and components to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and modify production processes to improve quality, throughput, and cycle time.
• Assist with and conduct time studies as required to support process optimization and labor standards.
• Update and maintain work instructions, process charts, and drawings as directed by Engineering.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Department Training Programs.
• Support Human Resources with Learning Management System (LMS) training for production personnel.
• Create and manage production order delays as required to support accurate scheduling and reporting.
• Enter and maintain labor time entries in Clockify in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs and orientations for new employees.
• Support company safety initiatives and promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Support ISO compliance by following documented procedures and participating in audits and corrective actions.
• Demonstrate and promote a continuous improvement mindset.
• Utilize Epicor ERP system knowledge (preferred) to support production activities.
• Participate in company Kaizen and continuous improvement events

• Track, maintain, and perform routine maintenance on production equipment, including polishing machines, cutters, strippers, cleavers, chop boxes, and various hand tools.
• Assist with equipment calibration activities as required to ensure accuracy and compliance with production and quality standards.
• Maintain troubleshoot and resolve issues with production and test equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.
• Identify tooling needs and compile purchase requisitions for new or replacement tools and equipment as necessary.

• High School Diploma/GED minimum;
  Associate's or bachelor’s in education, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 2-5+ years in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of production, quality standards, safety protocols, and tool/machinery
• Working knowledge of Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Epicor preferred
• Working knowledge, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Green belt preferred
• Strong instructional and communication skills
• Safety Mindset
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Custom Relationship Management (CRM)
• Forklift Certification is a plus
• Work collaboratively and independently in an interrupt driven environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout shift.

This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority to assign other tasks of a similar nature and/or level of…