Operations Technical Trainer

• Base Pay $34.00 - $36.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

• Name Ruby Mc Phail

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Operations Technical Trainer to support workforce capability, safety, quality, and operational excellence at our Spokane, Washington facility.

The Operations Technical Trainer role follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
, supporting training initiatives across the operation while promoting a balanced and predictable work schedule.

Reporting to the Training & Development Manager
, you will work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to perform their work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on workforce development while supporting a growing manufacturing organization focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for onboarding, qualifications, certifications, and career development.
• Partner with leaders to identify training needs and create employee development plans.
• Develop and maintain training materials, work instructions, job aids, qualification guides, and competency assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify skill gaps through performance assessments and observations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safety requirements, quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support workforce development, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain training records and qualification documentation to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on transformer manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and standard work practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to employees and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support training and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and workforce development solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of standard work, process documentation, and best practices.
• Create training programs related to new equipment, products, process changes, and facility growth initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, tools, and production processes.
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Excellent training, coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify and communicate technical concepts to employees with varying experience levels.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Associate degree in Technical Education, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Workforce Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience creating work instructions, qualification programs, and competency-based training materials.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and workforce development practices.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), training records, and qualification tracking systems preferred.
• Transformer manufacturing, assembly, testing, repair, or service experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a trainer, mentor, team lead, supervisor, or technical subject matter expert preferred.

• Up to 50% travel during the first 12 months to support onboarding, product knowledge, equipment training, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Up to 25% travel thereafter for ongoing training, operational support, and collaboration with teams across multiple locations.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to…