On the Job Trainer (Weekday Night)

About the role

Be yourself at Protolabs. We are the leaders in digital manufacturing, hiring doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture centers on meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team from all walks of life, proud to be smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as an On‑the‑Job Trainer, responsible for supporting the onboarding, training, and ongoing development of employees through hands‑on instruction, coaching, and performance support. This role partners with team leads, supervisors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure employees are trained effectively on processes, systems, safety standards, quality expectations, and company policies, driving consistency, productivity, and employee confidence by delivering structured learning in a practical work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with employees (“learners”) in the subject areas to train them in manufacturing procedures and policies.
• Working with technical leads and managers, create and maintain Work Instructions and other training materials as needed to support training efforts.
• Use Work Instructions and other training materials to instruct students, and show students how to find relevant work instructions for their areas.
• Maintain a training plan and record for students.
• Work with technical leads to certify student’s skill attainment.
• As needed and arranged with management, work with off‑shift students to ensure training coverage. Typically, this would involve either the student or the trainer shifting work hours by one or two hours per day to provide overlaps. Given equipment scarcity and production requirements, more often than not the trainer would need to shift working hours.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years in a training/teaching position in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Methodology
• Experience with Cornerstone is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others in group and one‑on‑one settings
• Ability