CNC Machining Technical Trainer: Hands-On Expert

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Technical Trainer, CNC Machining to develop and deliver practical training for Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes in Hawthorne, CA. The role requires hands-on machining experience, strong communication, and a passion for advancing space exploration through precision machining excellence.

The responsibilities include creating course materials, coordinating with SMEs, delivering modules online and on the shop floor, assessing students, and organizing

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC training experience with machining operations.
• Experience creating training materials and delivering programs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Okuma operation and programming.

Responsibilities

• Create course materials using educational tools: PowerPoint, student handouts, exams, study materials, and instructor-led student assessments focused on CNC machining
• Own, create, and edit training Engineering Masters (EMs) for relevant machining training courses
• Partner directly with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging content for a variety of audiences and delivery modes (online, classroom, and shop floor) with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes, including but not limited to: Okuma operation and programming, general mill-turn operation, CNC setup, tool selection, and machining safety
• Lead training modules (On the Job and self-paced) for Production & Engineering teams on Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests on CNC and conventional equipment, machining projects, and written exams
• Organize, schedule, and manage enrollments, attendance, and student performance
• Develop process specifications and research new machining technologies and techniques for Okuma CNC systems
• Perform special assignments (e.g. leading machine setup improvements or process modifications in the shop)
• Engage Production Management, Engineering, Quality and other subject matter experts to gather feedback and implement process improvements for future training modules
• Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized Okuma resources and instruction when needed

Skills

Technical training

Machining experience

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

Okuma CNC systems

Microsoft Office

Video editing/online training module development

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Technical Trainer, CNC Machining to develop and deliver practical training for Okuma mill-turns, mills, and lathes in Hawthorne, CA. The role requires hands-on machining experience, strong communication, and a passion for advancing space exploration through precision machining excellence.

The responsibilities include creating course materials, coordinating with SMEs, delivering modules online and on the shop floor, assessing students, and organizing