Business & Industry Trainer - Brazer; Trane

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth.

This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community.

If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

The Braze Trainer is responsible for developing Brazers specific to the organization’s business and production processes. The primary functions of this role require the Braze Trainer to gain expertise within the organization, train and test brazers on certain qualifications, and keep accurate data on current brazing staff.

This position will be 2nd shift hours (Monday-Thursday 400pm-230am) working at The Trane Co. welding lab (Building 13) at 1700 Horton Street, La Crosse, WI

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.

2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.

3. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western’s culture, and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.

4. Training and Assessment
- Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Develop curriculum and present training on safety, brazing processes and inspection. Conduct specialized training topics as needed
• Schedule and administer hands‑on brazing training and testing per company certification requirements.
• Control, maintain and issue the Brazer Index sheet and update inactive Brazer qualifications
• Review Brazer procedure specifications (WPS) to ensure training practices meet compliance and modify as needed

5. Business Integration
- Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Understand and adapt to individual corporate culture
• Develop expert knowledge of corporate Standard Operating Procedure, work instructions, and business processes as it relates to brazing
• Advise and communicate across the organization as it relates to brazing training, testing, qualifications, and reporting.

6. Student support
- Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Maintain required records, advise results, and identify additional necessary training
• Review with the Brazer each brazing procedure specification and performance qualifications for each test

• Minimum 3 years (6,000 hours) verifiable occupational experience in brazing OR
• Technical Diploma in Welding

• Complete Brazing Train-the-Trainer course within one year of hire

• Hearing Baseline Test and annual audiogram
• Class C Vision Evaluation

This position reports to:
Associate Director
- Business & industry Services

Starting annual/hourly salary range based on education and experience: $72,615 - $93,305

This position would include competitive salary, along with a wide variety of benefits available to full‑time…