Hands-On Production Line Trainer (On-the-Job)

Vertiv Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Line Trainer to deliver hands-on, on-the-job training directly on the production line, ensuring associates understand and execute processes safely and correctly. The role emphasizes why steps matter, not just how to perform them, reinforcing safety, quality, and operational discipline.

You will work with Technical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors to onboard and develop skills, while supporting production activities when not actively training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing people in manufacturing/operational environments.
• 1+ year in brazing, leak testing, and assembling thermal management or cooling systems; knowledge of processes, quality, and safety.
• Strong time management, communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of traditional and practical training methods applicable to on-the-job learning.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Safety, Quality, and Respect to reinforce safe operations, quality output, and productivity.
• Maintain process knowledge and certifications to ensure accurate training delivery.
• Explain and demonstrate operations and procedures clearly to associates.
• Provide hands-on coaching until proficiency and confidence are shown.
• Confirm trainee understanding by encouraging questions and validating learning.
• Deliver on-the-job training on the production line to support rapid onboarding and reduce variation.
• Collaborate withTechnical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors for alignment.
• Provide real-time training support to reinforce standard work and safe behaviors.
• Maintain a positive, performance-driven attitude aligned to plant targets for reliability and safety.
• Assist in training new hires on policies, procedures, and line-specific requirements.
• Participate in seminars and learning events to improve training effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of new Line Trainers as needed.
• Promote a team-oriented training and production environment.
• Help develop and maintain quarterly/annual technical training calendars.
• Contribute to standard work for the learning and development journey.
• Apply Adult Learning principles to improve retention and on-the-job performance.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives focused on training quality and process adherence.

Skills

People management

Manufacturing experience

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Training methods

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Line Trainer to deliver hands-on, on-the-job training directly on the production line, ensuring associates understand and execute processes safely and correctly. The role emphasizes why steps matter, not just how to perform them, reinforcing safety, quality, and operational discipline.

You will work with Technical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors to onboard and develop skills, while supporting production activities when not actively training.