Production Trainer

Location: Audubon

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Purpose:

Conduct training for production employees in the production area based on need or request.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

* Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.

* Participate in needs analysis for production employees (new and current) to determine training needs within the production area.

* Consult with production management to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, processes, regulations and technologies.

* Collaborate with leadership and HR to evaluate methods to determine effectiveness of production training.

* Conduct hands on training at the work center with production employees covering areas such as work center process flow, inspection methods and quality tools, on-the-job training, statistical process control, use of computers and software for production and overall skills development for machine operators.

* Report on progress of production employees to production management and HR.

* Continually review effectiveness of training and revise and enhance methods to improve effectiveness.

* Attend meetings, educational conferences, seminars, webinars or workshops to maintain and continuously build knowledge and training competence.

* Demonstrate leadership commitment to the TEAM Industries Quality Management system and coach subordinates on their impact on TEAM QMS objectives.

* Ability to perform Production floor audits as needed

* Verify quality of parts as need is determined by the QA Dept.

* Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.

* Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

* Preferred: 5+ years of experience in manual and CNC machine operations in a manufacturing environment

* Preferred: 6 months of trainer and/or coaching experience in a manufacturing environment

* Preferred:
One year certificate from college or technical school or 1 year of related experience in training

* Preferred:
Some leadership experience

Job

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Some travel may be required, up to 10%.

* High mechanical aptitude.

* Strong blueprint reading, GD & T and interpretation skills.

* Strong micrometer, caliper and gage usage skills.

* Strong understanding of general machining concepts, programming and processes.

* Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.

* Strong interpersonal and relationship skills with all levels of the organization.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal customers.

* Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office products, manufacturing software, machine controls.

Training:
Reference OJT

Physical Demands

* Ability to interact with a variety of people at all levels in the organization.

* Ability to address individual or small groups of employees using various types of media.

* Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively and respond well to questions.

* Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant direction.

* Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.