Machinery Technical Trainer & Instructor

Butler Machinery; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – 3 plan options

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – PH

Health Coaching (via EAP)

Dental Insurance – plan options

Vision Insurance

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) 60% of pay

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Butler Machinery is seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Instructor to develop and deliver technical training programs for our technicians, customers, and support teams. You will combine your technical expertise with teaching and mentoring to help grow the next generation of industry professionals.

As a family-owned company with more than 70 years of success, Butler Machinery offers opportunities to grow professionally while supporting employee development and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Trade school education or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Mechanical experience with agricultural and/or construction equipment product lines.
• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, powertrain and engine systems and troubleshooting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and software programs.
• Basic understanding of computer operation and machine programming related to equipment diagnostics and training.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and deliver instructor-led and virtual training courses covering equipment safety, maintenance, repair, operation, diagnostics, and programming.
• Conduct technical training programs while promoting Butler's safety standards, values, and best practices.
• Evaluate participant performance and provide feedback to managers and company leadership.
• Prepare training materials, manuals, handouts, presentations, and equipment needed for classes.
• Coordinate with dealership departments to secure machines, tooling, and resources for training events.
• Assist with technician development initiatives such as Tech Wars, Parts Wars, Summer Service Kickoff, and other employee development programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment systems and product lines through supplier training, research, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with the training team to identify training needs and maintain an annual training calendar.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Powertrain troubleshooting

Engine systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical reading

Driver's license

Education

Trade school

Four-year degree

Job description

Butler Machinery is seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Instructor to develop and deliver technical training programs for our technicians, customers, and support teams. You will combine your technical expertise with teaching and mentoring to help grow the next generation of industry professionals.

As a family-owned company with more than 70 years of success, Butler Machinery offers opportunities to grow professionally while supporting employee development and technical excellence