Technical Trainer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin · Chelmsford, MA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$82k–$151k/yrFull-time
About the role
You will be the Senior Technical Trainer, responsible for delivering high-impact, hands-on training. You'll be part of the engine that powers hands‑on learning for cutting‑edge technologies. From firing up solder pots to guiding new employees on how to do tasks they've never seen before, you'll keep our classrooms buzzing, our engineers sharp, and work to build our grant‑funded training programs.
Core responsibilities
- Plans, develops, and implements technical product training programs for customers, employees, and field support personnel
- Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs
- Prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids
- Conducts training sessions, product demonstrations, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
- May utilize trainers with technical expertise; may administer tests
- Continuously revises lesson plans to ensure course material reflect product features, meet new training requirements and keep technical information up to date
Training classes you may learn to facilitate
- Root Cause Analysis
- Laser Beam Welding
- Eye Exams
- Solder Rework/Repair
- Electrical Assembly
- Torque Mix & Seal
- Precision Measurement
- Mate/De‑Mate
- Fine Pitch
- Safety Wire
Class preparation
- Kitting – Grab and prep
- Re‑Cert Solder, EA, RR kits
- Wire Baggies – Pre‑fill for solder sessions
- Print Rosters & Scoresheets – Ready before the door opens
- Inventory Check – Verify all classroom items are stocked
During class – keep the momentum going
- Attendance Management – Spot‑check Teams, email supervisors for no‑shows, update the master attendance sheet
- Cabinet Organization – Tidy materials on the fly so learners stay focused
After class – reset for success
- Room Reset – Clean instructor desk, solder pot table, rework front table, etc.
- Workstation Refresh – Return tools, ensure pens/sharpies (thin & thick, #106) and aluminum tins are in place
- Tool & Material Stow – Store extra PPE, wires, components, and tools
- Prep Next Class – Arrange the room, refill chemical bottles, clean flux bottles, and top‑off water
- Chemical Management – Empty bins as needed; notify David Holland for low supplies
- Store Workmanship – Log and archive completed work
Administrative tasks
- Create Classes in Atlas Training System
- Training Calendar Management – Book rooms, tag employees, attach IPC docs, directions, and other essentials
- Learning Plan Updates – Keep curricula current
- Maintain Training Spreadsheets – Track attendance, credits, and certification status
- Close‑out & Credit Assignment – Verify initial certs
- Rescheduling – Move attendees as needed for conflicts with classes
Basic qualifications
- Fluent in Microsoft Software applications
- Ability to lead classrooms
- Experience in building curriculum
Desired skills
- General Teaching Certificate/License or Specialized Subject-area Specific Certificate
- Experience in grant writing
- Experience in managing grants
- Working knowledge or familiarity with manufacturing computer systems such as SAP or Apriso
- Experience with conference room casting systems
- Basic electrical fundamentals with soldering experience
- Familiarity with principles of electrostatic discharge protections in a manufacturing environment
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 – $151300.00
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave
- EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Education Assistance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position