Tech Trainer- Fabrication

Technical Trainer – Fabrication

The Technical Trainer – Fabrication delivers technical instruction, certification training, and hands-on coaching for fabrication operators across CNC, welding, blast/paint, material handling, and quality functions. This role drives workforce readiness, equipment proficiency, and safety compliance across all fabrication work streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver role-based technical training across CNC Saw, CNC Drill Line, Robotic Weld Center, Manual Welder/Fitter, Blast & Paint, Fabrication Material Handler, and Fabrication QC Technician roles.
• Lead advanced safety certifications, including Hot Work Certification, LOTO (Authorized User), Crane/Rigging Certification, Forklift Certification, and Respiratory Protection.
• Conduct machine guarding, ergonomics, tool safety, chemical handling, and confined space awareness training aligned to fabrication exposure.
• Develop and deliver hands-on OJT for equipment startup, operation, changeover, and shutdown procedures aligned to SOPs.
• Validate operator qualification through skill demonstrations, written assessments, and supervisor sign-off prior to independent production work.
• Partner with QC and Reliability teams to refine training based on defect trends, near-miss data, and continuous improvement insights.
• Maintain certification tracking, expiration management, and recertification cadence within the LMS.

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication experience (welding, CNC machining, structural fab, or sheet metal) with at least 2 years in a lead, trainer, or supervisory role.
• Hot Work Certification and LOTO Authorized User credentials.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welder credentials strongly preferred.
• OSHA
  -10 certified (OSHA
  -30 preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotic welding programming/operation experience (FANUC, ABB, or similar).
• Train-the-Trainer certification from ToolingU, TPC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting greenfield production ramp environments.