Hands-On Technical Trainer for Heavy Machinery

Mi-Jack Products; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Impact on product support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Mi-Jack Products, a leading RTG crane innovator, seeks an experienced trainer to deliver technical training at our Illinois center. You’ll cover mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and guide practical sessions with company equipment.

You will set up labs, run live demonstrations, maintain records, and help develop updated materials while ensuring safety and quality. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the heavy equipment/mobile machinery industry.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as DMMs, insulation testers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• Familiarity with high-voltage AC systems, including 3-phase 480V.
• Clear, confident communicator able to teach technical concepts.
• Practical, hands-on teaching approach with real-world application.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Basic familiarity with LMS and training data tracking tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with OEM service software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led technical training covering mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems.
• Lead classroom discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises.
• Set up, manage, and maintain training labs, tools, and equipment for each session.
• Reinforce safety procedures and best practices during training activities.
• Monitor student participation and support skills assessments.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve course content and instructional effectiveness.
• Assist in developing new training materials, labs, and assessments aligned with current equipment and service needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of training attendance and participant engagement.
• Represent the training department professionally during customer visits and off-site training events.
• Collaborate with other trainers and technical teams to continuously improve training delivery and content.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Schematics reading

Diagnostic tools

High-voltage AC

Teaching / training

MS Office

LMS familiarity

Technical documentation

Spanish language

Tools

OEM service software

DMMs

Insulation testers

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

Job description

Mi-Jack Products, a leading RTG crane innovator, seeks an experienced trainer to deliver technical training at our Illinois center. You’ll cover mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and guide practical sessions with company equipment.

You will set up labs, run live demonstrations, maintain records, and help develop updated materials while ensuring safety and quality. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.