Lead Technical Trainer (Fabrication)

About the role

Greenwood Fabricating & Plating is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Trainer – Fabrication to strengthen and standardize hands‑on technical training within the manufacturing operation. This highly visible, floor‑focused role combines strong fabrication and manufacturing knowledge with the ability to teach, coach, organize, and lead others. The position reports to Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical training to new and existing employees on fabrication equipment, processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
• Lead, support, and coach designated on‑the‑job trainers to promote consistent training methods and expectations across the department.
• Monitor employee progress throughout the 90‑day training process and evaluate competency and readiness for independent work.
• Conduct job observations and competency evaluations to identify training needs and skill gaps.
• Serve as a technical resource for trainers and employees when additional coaching, troubleshooting, or skill development is needed.
• Partner with Production, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering, and subject‑matter experts to improve training effectiveness.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of work instructions, assessments, visual aids, and other technical training materials.
• Help identify recurring quality, productivity, safety, or process issues that may indicate a training opportunity.
• Support cross‑training and employee development initiatives that improve workforce flexibility.
• Maintain the technical proficiency necessary to safely demonstrate fabrication equipment and processes.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in metal fabrication, machining, CNC operations, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable manufacturing, fabrication, machining, technical training, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing equipment, processes, troubleshooting, and quality expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing employees in a hands‑on environment.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a group of on‑the‑job trainers while building consistency and accountability.
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills, with the ability to track multiple employees at different stages of training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor and demonstrating equipment and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to learn company‑specific systems.
• Willingness to work primarily 1st shift while adjusting hours or working other shifts as needed to meet training needs.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on relevant technical experience, training experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Primarily 1st Shift; flexibility to work other shifts as needed to support training needs.