Instructor (Crane, Rigging, Industrial)

Interplay Learning; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Mission-driven company

Career development

EdTech & VR

Dynamic team

Job summary

Interplay Learning, a leader in immersive training, seeks an Instructor (In-Person Trainer) to bridge 3D simulations and hands-on mastery in Crane, Rigging and Industrial Maintenance. This full-time role involves delivering training at multiple client sites, traveling weekly and maintaining high safety standards.

You will onboard with a two-month program, apply to diverse industrial environments, and help learners advance skills using our AI-powered tools and VR simulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in construction/industrial environments.
• 5 years of experience directly conducting or planning lifting activities.
• Leadership or training experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person training at client sites and training centers.
• Prepare programs through self-study and earn sign-offs.
• Work flexible hours to fit training schedules.
• Coordinate with clients and instructors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Collaborate with sales and other instructors for program execution.

Skills

Rigging

Crane operation

Lift planning

Training leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

Awards & Recognition

• 2026 & 2025, Forbes, America’s Best Startup Employers
• 2025, Inc. 5000, Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies
• 2024, Best Midsize Places to Work In Austin
• 2024, Facilitiesnet Readers' Choice Award Winners for Software
• 2024, AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners for Software

Interplay Learning Ethos

At Interplay, we love what we do. We embrace our daily challenge to push technological limits to invent better ways to make learning easier and training more powerful. We attract passionate people and invite spirited discourse. We celebrate that our jobs fit our lives, not the inverse. We are uncompromising in our belief that together: we can build better training, build better careers and build better lives for customers and our team. Interplay uses AI to support the recruiting/hiring process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Position

(In-person, Instructor-led training for Crane, Rigging and Industrial Maintenance)

At ITI, an Interplay company, we believe that better training builds better lives. We are looking for a visionary Instructor (In-Person Trainer) to serve as the human bridge between our cutting-edge 3D simulations and the real-world mastery of our learners. In this role, you won’t just be delivering content; you’ll be an essential subject matter expert and mentor, directly impacting our organization’s reputation and the career success of every professional you train.

Travel Required (must be based within 2 hours of an International Airport)

This is a full-time, salaried role delivering in person, instructor-led training for clients. This position requires frequent (weekly) travel outside of home-location requiring air travel that may extend to 3-6 days at a time and occasionally longer. Will require out of state assignments, and may receive overseas assignments. Possess (or be able to obtain) and maintain a travel passport.

Instructors serve as company ambassadors and are expected to depart for assignments weekly (typically Sunday through Thursday/Friday).

ITI operates training centers in the following locations: Woodland, WA; Cleveland, OH; Memphis, TN; Lakeland, FL; Pasadena, TX. Some training sessions will be conducted out of our training centers and some will be onsite at client locations.

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a construction and/or industrial environment (preferably in the industries of our customer base) with a variety of crafts and team member roles, and 5 years of experience directly conducting, managing, or planning one of the following activity sets:

• Rigging loads with cranes, inspecting rigging, signaling.
• Operating, inspecting, and/or maintaining cranes.
• Lift planning, directing lifts, lift plan review and safety/risk assessments of lifting activities.
• Preferably with leadership role experience with training experience.

Previous training or adult education experience is not required for this role. Completion of a two-month onboarding process will be provided before teaching independently.

Why This Position

• Meaningful, impactful work
• Mission-driven company
• Career development in a dynamic, high growth environment
• Passionate, collaborative team
• Innovative product - EdTech, VR, AI

What You’ll Do

• Deliver training services at various locations, including travel assignments that may require being away from home for 3-6 days at a time.
• Prepare for programs through self-study of training materials, including mastering new content to earn additional sign-offs.
• Work flexible hours and days to accommodate training assignments and delivery schedules.
• Communicate with clients to confirm program details, address questions or concerns, and ensure clarity before and during delivery.
• Coordinate with the sales team and other instructors to gather additional information and ensure smooth, successful program execution.

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