Industrial Maintenance Training Specialist

About the Role

The Industrial Maintenance Training Specialist is a hands-on technical leader responsible for developing the organization’s maintenance team. Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to mentoring and developing Maintenance Technicians through structured on-the-job training, coaching, skills development, and competency evaluations. The specialist documents progress, supports individualized development plans, and ensures technical knowledge is effectively transferred to build a highly skilled and sustainable maintenance workforce. The remaining time focuses on troubleshooting and diagnostic support for complex electrical systems, controls, automation, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides mentoring and expert guidance to other Maintenance Technicians.
• Interprets technical drawings, diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Diagnoses and resolves electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems with equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems and performs root cause analysis in partnership with operations to solve problems and make improvements.
• Performs programming and troubleshooting for automated equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and robots to resolve performance issues.
• Performs rigorous quality control checks and validation procedures on new installations or repairs.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Collaborates with team members to meet deadlines while minimizing machine downtime.
• Abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Identifies and reports issues to the department manager.
• Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Building trust: Ability to inspire and motivate others, leading by example to develop effective teams that produce consistent high-quality results.
• Communication skills: Ability to articulate ideas and goals effectively, clearly, and professionally at all organizational levels to inspire and influence action.
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• Emotional intelligence: Self-management to maintain a positive outlook during stressful situations and strong relationship-management skills to influence, coach, and mentor others.
• Goal oriented: Ability to understand the organization’s business goals and mission to strategically prioritize departmental training initiatives and align teams with a common understanding.
• Leadership and training skills: Ability to set expectations, assess performance, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Organization and planning skills: Ability to oversee multiple projects and varied timelines to meet objectives.
• Sound decision making and critical thinking: Ability to analyze complex business problems and implement plans for moving forward.

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of experience as a technician and two years of experience working with robotics technology.
• Experience as a trainer or teacher.
• Advanced knowledge working with automated PLC-based equipment and processes, interpreting and building new programs.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with ANSI and OSHA safety requirements.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical dexterity: Must be able to bend, twist, crawl, and reach while handling equipment and hand tools. Requires standing, walking, and using hands to handle and feel.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
• Endurance: Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to elements: Works in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, inclement weather, dirt, dust, grease, and other compounds.
• Noise level: Exposure to moderate to high noise levels due to machine operation, electrical equipment, and hand-held power tools.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Company pays 95% of employee-only coverage.
• Dental Insurance: Company contributes $10 per month toward coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Company contributes $5 per month toward coverage.
• Supplemental Coverage: Options include life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: $25,000 in coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account: Available if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Vacation Time: Accrued each pay period, starting at two weeks per year.
• Sick Time: Accrued each pay period, totaling more than eight days per year.
• Paid Holidays: Nine paid holidays, plus facility closure during Christmas week in 2026.
• 401k: Start contributing the month after hire. After one year, receive a company match of up to 4% on contributions.
• Profit Sharing: Annual profit sharing available after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available to all employees.
• Daily Access to Earned Wages: Available through on-demand pay.

Why Work Here

TrafFix Devices is built on safety, quality, teamwork, and commitment. We’re looking for people who want to be part of meaningful work, take pride in doing their jobs well, and support the team around them. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a better opportunity, or looking for a place to grow long-term, if you are committed to showing up, working hard, and contributing to a positive workplace, we invite you to apply.