Apprenticeship Program Lead & Vocational Trainer

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler US Inc. is seeking a Vocational Trainer to lead the Apprenticeship program, designing curriculum, delivering hands-on instruction, and coordinating rotations across internal departments.

You will recruit apprentices and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure trainees gain essential skills and real-world experience. The role requires an associates degree or equivalent VET certification, plus vocational training experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate required.
• Experience in vocational training with formal training coursework.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vocational training experience

Electrical assembly

Mechanical field training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Budgeting experience

Education

Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate

Formal vocational training course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stadler US Inc. is seeking a Vocational Trainer to lead the Apprenticeship program, designing curriculum, delivering hands-on instruction, and coordinating rotations across internal departments.

You will recruit apprentices and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure trainees gain essential skills and real-world experience. The role requires an associates degree or equivalent VET certification, plus vocational training experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft