Floor Trainer

Victaulic Company; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Floor Trainer to actively train on the production floor, reinforcing safety, quality standards, and standard work practices. The role includes onboarding new employees, providing hands-on, job-specific training, and coaching peers to develop proficiency in machinery and processes.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, familiarity with coatings/linings, and strong communication skills, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or steel fabrication environment preferred.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, coaching, or assisting employees in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production-floor practices.
• Familiarity with coatings and linings preferred.
• Good understanding of shop math, including fractions and decimals, preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measuring tools (calipers/micrometers).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and floor training of new employees.
• Provide hands-on, job-specific training in production environment.
• Demonstrate proper manufacturing methods and work procedures.
• Train employees in operation of machinery, equipment, tools, or processes.
• Evaluate understanding and identify areas needing培训.
• Reinforce safety, quality, and standardized work practices.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Communicate training progress and skill gaps to supervision.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Coatings & linings familiarity

Reading drawings & blueprints

Strong communication

Problem solving

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description Floor Trainer (Hourly) Position Summary

Victaulic is seeking a dedicated Floor Trainer to support the training and development of employees within our manufacturing operation. This position will work directly on the production floor to provide hands‑on training, coaching, and reinforcement of established work procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing processes. The Floor Trainer will support the onboarding of new employees and the continued development of existing employees by demonstrating proper work methods, evaluating employee progress, identifying areas where additional training is needed, and providing one‑on‑one or small‑group instruction based on individual skill levels. This role will work closely with production employees, supervisors, and other members of the operations team to help ensure employees receive consistent and effective training. The Floor Trainer will also assist with maintaining training records, communicating training requirements, and supporting FEM/5S initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and floor training of new employees.
• Provide hands‑on, job‑specific training to employees in the production environment.
• Work alongside employees to demonstrate proper manufacturing methods, processes, and work procedures.
• Train and assist employees in developing proficiency in the operation of specific machinery, equipment, tools, or manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate employee understanding and skill development and identify areas requiring additional training or reinforcement.
• Conduct training based on individual employee experience and skill level.
• Reinforce established safety procedures, quality expectations, standardized work practices, and production requirements.
• Provide coaching and retraining when gaps in knowledge, skill, or proper work procedures are identified.
• Assist employees in developing manufacturing skills, including applicable coating and lining processes.
• Demonstrate proper use of measuring tools and application of basic shop math as required by the position being trained.
• Present technical information and training requirements using hands‑on demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, short videos, and other approved training materials.
• Assist with the rollout and communication of training programs in a timely and consistent manner.
• Prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of training based on employee understanding and successful application of the required skills.
• Track employee training progress and maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Communicate training progress, identified skill gaps, and additional training needs to appropriate supervision or management.
• Promote consistency in training by reinforcing established procedures and approved work methods.
• Serve as a positive example of safe work practices, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability on the production floor.
• Assist with FEM/5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Perform other training-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Skills, and Personal Attributes High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a manufacturing and/or steel fabrication environment required. Previous experience training, mentoring, coaching, or assisting employees in a manufacturing environment preferred. Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production‑floor practices. Familiarity with coatings and linings preferred. Good understanding of shop math, including fractions and decimals, preferred. Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use applicable measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers, preferred. Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints desired. Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to effectively demonstrate processes and explain technical information in a clear, practical manner. Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to recognize when an employee may require additional instruction or reinforcement. Must be patient, approachable, professional, and comfortable working with employees with varying levels of experience. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production employees and supervision. Must be self‑motivated, dependable, organized, and detail‑oriented. Ability to maintain accurate training documentation and follow established training standards. Must demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Company Culture

Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast‑growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.