Hands-On Manufacturing Trainer: Welding, Electrical & HVAC

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Technical Manufacturing Trainer to convert hands-on shop experience into scalable training for welding, fabrication, assembly, electrical, HVAC, and related production skills.

You will teach reading prints and schematics, supervise safety training including high‑voltage, and develop diverse training materials. Travel up to 20% and collaborate with production leads to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years hands-on manufacturing experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, electrical, HVAC, or related field.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, prints, or work instructions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new products, processes, technologies, and training methods.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach team members on welding, fabrication, assembly, electrical, and related production processes.
• Turn hands-on experience into practical training that team members can apply on the job.
• Demonstrate the safe and proper use of manufacturing tools and equipment, including welding equipment, torque tools, cranes, measuring tools, and testing devices.
• Teach team members how to read and follow prints, schematics, weld symbols, standard work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Support training related to HVAC and pre‑conditioned air systems, including mechanical, electrical, and brazing processes.
• Facilitate Level 1 and Level 2 high‑voltage safety training.
• Coach team members on quality expectations, inspection techniques, troubleshooting, and identifying manufacturing discrepancies.
• Create hands‑on, written, online, and LIVE manufacturing training.
• Develop training aids, props, demonstrations, and other creative learning tools that make technical concepts easier to understand.
• Identify skill gaps through Training Needs and Task Analyses and develop solutions using the ADDIE training model.
• Teach team members how to navigate manufacturing and technical systems such as JDE2, Pierce Truck Builder, and ProPlanner.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Partner with production employees, subject matter experts, other trainers, and leadership to continuously improve training.
• Help build a manufacturing culture focused on safety, quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Work a flexible schedule when needed to support team members across multiple shifts.
• Ability to work unsupervised and with leadership remotely.
• CWI or willingness to obtain CWI.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Read and interpret technical docs

Travel up to 20%

Explain technical processes clearly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pierce Truck Builder

JDE2

ProPlanner

Volterra systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Technical Manufacturing Trainer to convert hands-on shop experience into scalable training for welding, fabrication, assembly, electrical, HVAC, and related production skills.

You will teach reading prints and schematics, supervise safety training including high‑voltage, and develop diverse training materials. Travel up to 20% and collaborate with production leads to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.