Apprenticeship Program Lead & Hands-On Trainer

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler US Inc. is seeking a Vocational Trainer to lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the US Apprenticeship program. You will own outcomes from curriculum design to performance evaluation, partnering with mentors and internal stakeholders to ensure apprentices gain essential skills and practical experience.

You will recruit future apprentices, coordinate rotations, and oversee day-to-day program success and long-term growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate is required.
• Experience in vocational training, including completion of formal vocational training course.
• 3+ years in electrical assembly or complex production with mechanical training.
• Enjoys working with young adults daily.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communicative, empathetic, driven, and highly adaptable.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Budgeting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Stadler US Inc. Apprenticeship program, owning outcomes.
• Manage program budget, technical resources, and personnel decisions.
• Conduct regular performance assessments with mentors and trainers.
• Develop, document, and update the training curriculum and implementation plan.
• Deliver hands-on instruction on tools, equipment, technology, and techniques.
• Prepare apprentices for rotational assignments in internal departments.
• Organize apprentice rotations within the designated department.
• Support apprentice recruiting, including job shadow coordination and aptitude assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure strong outcomes for apprentices and receiving teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or VET certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting tools

Job description

Stadler US Inc. is seeking a Vocational Trainer to lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the US Apprenticeship program. You will own outcomes from curriculum design to performance evaluation, partnering with mentors and internal stakeholders to ensure apprentices gain essential skills and practical experience.

You will recruit future apprentices, coordinate rotations, and oversee day-to-day program success and long-term growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.