ASSEMBLY OPERATOR V (TRAINER) - Weekend Shift Arden 1

About the role

Operator V Trainers are subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for leading training, certification, and advanced skill development. They drive consistency across teams and serve as a key link between production, quality, and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Training, Certification & SME Leadership
  • Train, coach, and certify operators on products, processes, equipment, and inspection requirements
  • Provide hands-on instruction to support consistent execution of approved work instructions
  • Mentor operators in advanced technical processes, troubleshooting, and quality standards
  • Validate operator skill development and certify readiness using skills matrices
• Training System Ownership
  • Support creation, review, and improvement of training materials, standard work, and visual aids
  • Document training completion, competency observations, and qualification sign-offs accurately and on time
  • Provide input into skills matrices, certification criteria, and training processes
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Promote adherence to standard work and reduce variation across operators and shifts
  • Identify training gaps and partner with quality, engineering, and leadership to resolve issues
  • Support troubleshooting of production and quality issues
• Leadership & Floor Support
  • Provide floor-level leadership and support team lead coverage as needed
  • Influence team performance through coaching, feedback, and technical leadership
  • Mentor other trainers and less experienced operators

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years fiber assembly manufacturing experience required
• Demonstrated experience training, coaching, mentoring, and certifying operators
• Ability to explain advanced technical processes and adapt training approach
• Experience using skills matrices, certification processes, and training systems
• Ability to document training and competency assessments accurately
• Ability to provide constructive feedback across routine and complex skill development
• Ability to serve as SME for processes, equipment, and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring other trainers or serving as a technical leader
• Experience contributing to training materials, standard work, and qualification processes
• Experience resolving complex training gaps, readiness concerns, or recurring performance issues

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced communication and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and training demands
• High accountability and ownership mindset
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Competencies: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Shift

Weekend: Fri–Sun, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM (22% shift differential)

Pay

Competitive base salary: $33–$35/hr (subject to change dependent on physical location). Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits