Automation Trainer II

MiTek; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays, Volunteer Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Caregiver Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

MyFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek seeks an Automation Trainer II to independently deliver customer and internal training on automation equipment, software, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.

This role serves as a fully qualified instructor, supporting curriculum maintenance and knowledge transfer, with travel up to 35% based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in automation, manufacturing, field service, technical support, maintenance, or technical training required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical training required.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Advanced manufacturing or technical certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Curriculum development or providing training to customers is a plus.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles is a plus.
• Multi‑machine platform experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver customer and employee training programs.
• Facilitate classroom instruction and hands‑on training activities.
• Evaluate trainee performance and knowledge retention.
• Ensure compliance with instructional and safety standards.
• Adapt instructional methods to varying trainee skill levels.
• Maintain and update existing training materials.
• Recommend improvements to instructional content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on curriculum revisions.
• Support course validation and continuous improvement activities
• Answer customer questions regarding machine operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting procedures and best practices.
• Maintain technical proficiency on assigned machine families.
• Stay current on product enhancements and software update
• Provide guidance and support to Trainer I personnel.
• Assist with trainer qualification activities.
• Share instructional best practices and technical knowledge.

Skills

Training Delivery

Facilitation

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Curriculum Development

Adult Learning

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Automation Trainer II is responsible for independently delivering customer and internal training programs related to automation equipment, software, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational best practices. This role serves as a fully qualified instructor capable of delivering established curricula while supporting curriculum maintenance, content improvements, and technical knowledge transfer.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently deliver customer and employee training programs.
• Facilitate classroom instruction and hands‑on training activities.
• Evaluate trainee performance and knowledge retention.
• Ensure compliance with instructional and safety standards.
• Adapt instructional methods to varying trainee skill levels.
• Maintain and update existing training materials.
• Recommend improvements to instructional content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on curriculum revisions.
• Support course validation and continuous improvement activities
• Answer customer questions regarding machine operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting procedures and best practices.
• Maintain technical proficiency on assigned machine families.
• Stay current on product enhancements and software update
• Provide guidance and support to Trainer I personnel.
• Assist with trainer qualification activities.
• Share instructional best practices and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in automation, manufacturing, field service, technical support, maintenance, or technical training required
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical training required
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
• Advanced manufacturing or technical certifications are a plus
• Experience with Curriculum development or providing training to customers is a plus
• Knowledge of adult learning principles is a plus
• Multi‑machine platform experience is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance required.
• Up to 35% travel may be required and based on business needs.

Physical Demands

• This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang‑Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off‑site and on‑site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK‑A, NYSE: BRK‑B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco‑Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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