CNC Machining Training Lead

Saint-Gobain; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, & 

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer, CNC Machining to act as the primary shop-floor trainer for our machining workforce. The role focuses on hands-on training, coaching, and developing the skills of CNC Operators, Set-Up Technicians, and Machinists in milling and turning, setup and operation, tooling, inspection, and troubleshooting.

The trainer will lead qualification, check-out, certification, and recertification activities, monitor competency, and partner with Production,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience; progressive hands-on experience operating and setting up CNC lathes and/or mills in a production environment.
• High-Precision Manufacturing Experience: regulated/high-precision environment with focus on safety, quality, and process discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of CNC machine operation, setup, tooling, inspection and measurement techniques, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with employees at different skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on, classroom, and on-the-job CNC machining training.
• Train employees on CNC milling and turning operations, setup, tooling, inspection, troubleshooting, and safe machine operation.
• Provide real-time coaching to new hires and existing machining employees.
• Lead employee qualification, check-out, certification, and recertification activities.
• Observe employee performance and evaluate competency against standards.
• Identify skill gaps and develop targeted training and development plans.
• Develop and maintain machining training curricula, qualification standards, and training materials.
• Support cross-training, employee progression, workforce flexibility, and succession planning.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to support process changes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain training records and qualification matrices.

Skills

CNC Machining

Training & Coaching

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Job description

Saint-Gobain is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer, CNC Machining to act as the primary shop-floor trainer for our machining workforce. The role focuses on hands-on training, coaching, and developing the skills of CNC Operators, Set-Up Technicians, and Machinists in milling and turning, setup and operation, tooling, inspection, and troubleshooting.

The trainer will lead qualification, check-out, certification, and recertification activities, monitor competency, and partner with Production,