Machinist Training Lead - Hands-On Coaching

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance – Medical – including an HSA

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Education reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA seeks an experienced Machinist Training Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver technical training for manual and CNC machinists. You will support maintenance operations, foster safety, and drive workforce development within our machine shop.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, program maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and supervisors to raise technical proficiency, quality, and efficiency across the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Machinist certification or equivalent skilled trades experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining equipment and operations, manual machining equipment, machine setup and operation, precision measuring instruments, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to train and develop employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and operators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training programs for manual and CNC machinists.
• Coordinate and evaluate training effectiveness and material updates.
• Provide hands-on instruction in machining practices, tooling, and measurement equipment.
• Maintain training records and materials.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to identify training needs.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Machine setup

Precision measurement

Reading engineering drawings

Training others

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Machinist certification or equivalent skilled trades experience

Tools

Mastercam

CAM software

GD&T knowledge

Multiple CNC controls

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA seeks an experienced Machinist Training Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver technical training for manual and CNC machinists. You will support maintenance operations, foster safety, and drive workforce development within our machine shop.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, program maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and supervisors to raise technical proficiency, quality, and efficiency across the team.