Manufacturing Trainer

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and/or conducts internal training activities (i.e. skill or process certifications, On-The-Job Training and coaching)
• Develops, delivers and maintains core training curriculum for all new hires (i.e. introduction to ESD, electronic assembly, WHMIS/Health and Safety training, etc.)
• Facilitates and ensures ISO compliance of all skills certifications
• Works with direct/functional leaders and People & Culture to assess employee training and development needs
• Ensures required training resources are available (i.e. tutorial materials, production tools, etc.)
• Provides training documentation to People & Culture for updating employee training records
• Evaluates employee training performance, and schedules and provides retraining as required
• Directs employee training / certification for the following areas:
  • Hand soldering per IPC specifications
  • Wire modifications and various PCA rework techniques
  • Proper care and use of soldering iron
  • Resistor color and number codes
  • Work bench maintenance as it relates to ESD control and 5S+1
• Responsible for IPC-A-610 employee certification process including application and effectiveness of training
• Assists in 5S+1 training and implementation in all areas of the facility
• Works with People & Culture to maintain an effective training schedule
• Works with Process Engineering to ensure hourly employee certification reviews are completed in timely manner
• Participate in root cause analysis as required
• Performs other functions related to training and development as required

Qualifications

• Minimum one year previous experience developing and delivering training programs in a service, educational or manufacturing environment
• Previous work experience in an electronics PCB manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge/background in IPC–A–610 standard
• IPC certification is an asset, but not required. Creation will send the successful candidate for IPC Trainer Certification
• Excellent hand soldering skills
• Ability to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English is essential
• Self-motivated and flexible to work in an environment dedicated to results and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and time management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes