Hands-On Manufacturing Trainer & Coach

Proto Labs; Brooklyn Park, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Protolabs is hiring an On-the-Job Trainer to lead onboarding, hands-on instruction, and ongoing development for new employees in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with team leads and managers to ensure consistent training on processes, systems, safety standards, quality expectations, and company policies.

The role requires coordinating with shifts to maximize coverage. Shift: M-TH 5PM-3AM with a differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a training/teaching position in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Methodology.
• Experience with Cornerstone is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others in group and one on one settings.
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical work instructions to a culturally diverse workforce.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Train employees in manufacturing procedures and policies.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and training materials.
• Instruct students using training materials and show where to find them.
• Maintain a training plan and records for students.
• Certify students' skill attainment with management input.
• Coordinate training coverage for off-shift learners.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Seek continuous improvement of processes and performance.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Teaching/Training

Communication skills

Cornerstone

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Protolabs is hiring an On-the-Job Trainer to lead onboarding, hands-on instruction, and ongoing development for new employees in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with team leads and managers to ensure consistent training on processes, systems, safety standards, quality expectations, and company policies.

The role requires coordinating with shifts to maximize coverage. Shift: M-TH 5PM-3AM with a differential.