Assembly Operator V - Trainer

Kelly Services; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Assembly Operator V – Trainer in Arden, NC. This role leads training initiatives, certifies operators, and develops advanced skills to ensure consistency and quality on the production floor.

As SME, you will coach operators, manage certification systems, document progress, and drive continuous improvement across shifts while collaborating with quality, engineering, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fiber assembly manufacturing.
• Proven experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and certifying operators.
• Strong ability to communicate and explain advanced technical processes.
• Skilled in utilizing skills matrices and certification systems.
• Accurate documentation abilities for training and competency assessments.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert on processes, equipment, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction and certification for operators on products, processes, equipment, and inspection requirements.
• Mentor operators in advanced technical skills, troubleshooting, and adherence to quality standards.
• Assess competency and certify operator readiness using skills matrices.
• Provide constructive feedback, adapting training methods as needed.
• Develop, review, and enhance training materials, standard work procedures, and visual aids.
• Accurately document training completion, competency evaluations, and qualification sign-offs.
• Contribute to skills matrices, certification criteria, and process improvements.
• Champion adherence to standard work, minimizing operational variation across shifts.
• Identify training gaps, collaborating with quality, engineering, and leadership teams to implement solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting production and quality issues to drive optimal outcomes.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership and coverage for team leads as required.
• Influence team performance through technical coaching and effective communication.
• Mentor other trainers and provide guidance to less experienced operators.

Skills

Fiber assembly

Training & coaching

Communication

Documentation

Certification systems

Job description

Job Title:Assembly Operator V – Trainer
Location:Arden, NC
Shift:Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Pay Rate:$33–$35/hr (commensurate with experience) + 10% second shift differential
Employment Type:Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

The Assembly Operator V – Trainer is a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for leading training initiatives, certification activities, and advanced skill development within the assembly team. This role ensures operational consistency, serves as a critical link between production, quality, and engineering, and enhances workforce capability through structured coaching and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Certification Leadership

• Deliver hands-on instruction and certification for operators on products, processes, equipment, and inspection requirements.
  
• Mentor operators in advanced technical skills, troubleshooting, and adherence to quality standards.
  
• Assess competency and certify operator readiness using skills matrices.
  
• Provide constructive feedback, adapting training methods as needed.

Training System Ownership

• Develop, review, and enhance training materials, standard work procedures, and visual aids.
  
• Accurately document training completion, competency evaluations, and qualification sign-offs.
  
• Contribute to skills matrices, certification criteria, and process improvements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Champion adherence to standard work, minimizing operational variation across shifts.
  
• Identify training gaps, collaborating with quality, engineering, and leadership teams to implement solutions.
  
• Assist with troubleshooting production and quality issues to drive optimal outcomes.

Leadership & Floor Support

• Provide on-the-floor leadership and coverage for team leads as required.
  
• Influence team performance through technical coaching and effective communication.
  
• Mentor other trainers and provide guidance to less experienced operators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fiber assembly manufacturing.
  
• Proven experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and certifying operators.
  
• Strong ability to communicate and explain advanced technical processes.
  
• Skilled in utilizing skills matrices and certification systems.
  
• Accurate documentation abilities for training and competency assessments.
  
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert on processes, equipment, and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring fellow trainers or acting as a technical leader.
  
• Involvement in developing training materials, standard work procedures, and qualification protocols.
  
• Proven track record in resolving complex training gaps or performance issues.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
  
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and training demands.
  
• Demonstrates high accountability and ownership.
  
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.

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