Manufacturing Training & Repair Technician

Trek Bikes; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trek Bikes is seeking a Manufacturing Training & Repair Technician in Waterloo, WI. This role focuses on developing employee capabilities through structured training, cross-training initiatives, and hands-on repair and rework activities to support production and product quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in manufacturing or bike shop experience, with preference for those who have trained or mentored others. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, repair, or production, or bike shop experience.
• 1-2 years training, mentoring, or coaching employees preferred.
• Experience with product repair, rework, buffing, polishing, finishing, and cosmetic restoration preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding and training for new employees on products, processes, technologies, tools, and standard work instructions.
• Develop, maintain, and administer training programs to improve workforce skills and competency.
• Manage and update employee skill matrices and training records.
• Evaluate employee proficiency and recommend development opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility and operational coverage.
• Develop and maintain training documentation, work instructions, and process guides.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations to verify training effectiveness and retention.
• Perform product repairs and rework activities on products and assemblies.
• Diagnose product defects and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain repair logs, tracking systems, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to identify recurring issues and implement improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bike industry shop experience

Training/mentoring

Problem solving

Urgency

Job description

Trek Bikes is seeking a Manufacturing Training & Repair Technician in Waterloo, WI. This role focuses on developing employee capabilities through structured training, cross-training initiatives, and hands-on repair and rework activities to support production and product quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in manufacturing or bike shop experience, with preference for those who have trained or mentored others. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.