Advanced Manufacturing Technical Trainer

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Trainer delivers hands-on technical training programs for incumbent workers, employer-sponsored trainees, workforce development participants, and other adult learners. This position facilitates competency-based technical training in classroom, laboratory, and industrial environments while ensuring a safe, engaging, and effective training experience. The Technical Trainer evaluates learner progress, adapts training approaches to meet workforce needs, and collaborates with training management and curriculum teams to maintain industry-relevant training solutions.

Responsibilities

• Delivers trainer-led, competency-based technical training programs in classroom, laboratory, virtual, and industrial settings.
• Conducts learner assessments to evaluate knowledge and skill proficiency.
• Develops and documents individualized learning plans where appropriate.
• Monitors learner progress and adjusts training methods to support successful completion of training objectives.
• Maintains required training records, attendance documentation, competency validations, and progress reports according to departmental procedures.
• Communicates learner progress and training outcomes to participants, employers, and program staff as appropriate.
• Participates in department meetings, training initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Creates a positive training environment that encourages active and collaborative learning, participant effort, academic challenge, trainee and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with trainees.
• Encourages peer learning, teamwork, and application of training content to workplace situations.
• Refers trainees to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
• Ensures that all training equipment, tools, and laboratory materials are prepared, operational, and properly arranged prior to the start of each class to support a safe and effective hands-on learning environment.
• Communicates ordering needs to administrative staff in a timely and proactive manner to ensure continuous training operations.
• Maintains equipment inventory and conducts routine maintenance on trainers.
• Works with administrative staff to ensure that shared equipment is not double-booked with other teams.
• Collaborates with the Manager, subject matter experts, and curriculum development staff to design, review, maintain, and continuously improve technical training materials, assessments, laboratory activities, and training resources.
• Ensures training content remains aligned with current industry practices, employer requirements, and organizational goals.
• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
• May work days, evenings, or weekends.

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