Maintenance Training Lead

Nestle SA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé USA is hiring a skilled Maintenance Technical Trainer to deliver high-quality training that enables safe, efficient, and effective performance. You will combine hands-on maintenance expertise with coaching to support employee development and operational excellence.

The role requires flexible hours to support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, and offers a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in technical training or maintenance.
• Previous experience as a technical trainer or in a similar role preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt training methods to various learning styles.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training programs (e.g., Upskilling, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Trainee).
• Facilitate training through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and virtual sessions.
• Assess training needs and continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and support to employees.
• Maintain accurate training records and track employee progress.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure training content is current and effective.
• Foster an engaging and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of maintenance principles and troubleshooting.
• Train and coach operators to achieve proficiency in equipment operation.
• Support knowledge transfer of basic maintenance skills to production teams.
• Understand machine operations and drive standards that sustain line performance.
• Follow and promote all safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Participate in shift handoffs, KPIs, and Manufacturing Excellence (ME) initiatives.
• Complete Go See Think Do (GSTD) activities and support continuous improvement.
• Perform safety and quality risk assessments.
• Ensure cleanliness, documentation accuracy, and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Strong trainer

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adapt training methods

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Experience as technical trainer

Tools

Poka

iLearn

MES/Globe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA is hiring a skilled Maintenance Technical Trainer to deliver high-quality training that enables safe, efficient, and effective performance. You will combine hands-on maintenance expertise with coaching to support employee development and operational excellence.

The role requires flexible hours to support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, and offers a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team.