Inline Trainer I (3rd Shift)

Plexus Corp; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp in Neenah, WI is seeking an Inline Trainer to mentor manufacturing associates, enforce training compliance, and drive continuous improvement and zero defects in assigned areas. You will support production during peak times and help sustain high standards across multiple lines.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience (2 years preferred), and comfort with Google Workspace, Power BI, and Excel. Flexibility for overtime and varying shifts is needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Ability to interpret, receive direction, and apply written and oral instructions.
• Flexible to quickly adapt to changing tasks and locations, including overtime and different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce training to ensure manufacturing associates are competent.
• Train quality, operational, technical, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with production leads to meet productivity goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment operations and SOPs, ABIs and VKS guides.
• Conduct on-the-job training for core functional operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Outlook

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:

$43,100.00 - $64,700.00

Purpose Statement: The Inline Trainer serves as a trainer and mentor to manufacturing associates and consolidates the training that the trainee has received from the technical training specialist. This individual is responsible for maintaining/managing training compliance, enforcing operational standards, and driving continuous improvement and zero defects in their assigned area. He/she also supports production during critical times as approved by their manager.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Reinforce training that has been received to ensure that the manufacturing associate is competent to perform the trained task independently on live product and understands the zero defects concept.
• Train quality, operational, technical, environmental, health, and safety standards in assigned work area and elevate any training issues to the production/group lead and technical training supervisor.
• Work closely with the production/group lead to ensure trainee meets productivity goals set for each product worked on.
• Demonstrate knowledge of manual and automated operations of equipment and processes following training, Assembly Build Instructions (ABIs) and/or Visual Knowledge Share (VKS) Guidebooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Equipment Operating Instructions (EOIs), and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Conduct on-the-job training related to area's core functional operations to ensure employee is competent to perform their assigned tasks.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Inline Trainer should have previous experience serving as a peer trainer or mentor and is viewed as a role model among peers.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have basic to intermediate knowledge/skills in Google Workspace or Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Basic to intermediate knowledge/skills in Power BI, DCS, Cornerstone, Training Delinquency and Forecast Tools, ABIs, and VKS Guidebooks is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to interpret, receive direction. and apply both written and oral instructions
• Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks and moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands
• Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required
• Has demonstrated competencies in: teamwork, professional demeanor, quality, job knowledge, communication, problem solving and lean principles, flexibility, attendance, and timeliness
• Prior experience with various manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Able to utilize general manufacturing tools and equipment
  Able to alternate between sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time
  Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area
  Materials worked with include, but are not limited to: isopropyl alcohol, flux, thinner, thermal compounds, solder (lead and lead free), epoxy, solder wicks, conformal coatings, and other materials as needed

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.