Mechanical Packaging Trainer

Fidelity Manufacturing; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Time

Career advancement and bonus opportuni

Fun Events!

Paid vacation days

401K

Learning and Development

Job summary

Fidelity Manufacturing is seeking a Packaging Mechanical Trainer to develop, deliver, and sustain training programs for mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures and related systems. You will coach employees, align training with ISO/OSHA standards, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job instruction, with a focus on ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years delivering training in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, packaging, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, tools, and safety practices.
• Ability to read and explain technical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse experience levels.
• Ability to identify skill gaps and coach employees effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintaining training records.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training for mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures.
• Train and qualify new hires and transfers on standard work and safety.
• Demonstrate proper assembly techniques and safe work practices.
• Assess trainee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain training documentation and competency records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Training delivery

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Coaching & feedback

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Experience in power generation/heavy manufacturing

Trainer/lead role experience

Training program development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Employee Perks

As a team member at Fidelity Manufacturing, you'll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Time
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Fun Events!
• Paid vacation days
• 401K
• Learning and Development

About Us

Fidelity Manufacturing is part of the Backup Power Generation industry. We design and build backup power packages, including tanks and enclosures, for healthcare, industrial, and technology-driven customers that require uninterrupted power at all times. Our operations are driven by safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement to support critical customer applications.

Position Summary

The Packaging Mechanical Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining technical training programs for employees involved in the mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures, structural components, and associated mechanical systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert and coach, ensuring employees develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and safety awareness necessary to perform work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established quality standards.

The trainer provides classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job instruction; evaluates employee competency; and delivers ongoing coaching to support workforce development and operational excellence. Working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams, the trainer ensures training programs align with standardized work instructions, customer requirements, production objectives, OSHA regulations, and ISO quality standards.

This position plays a critical role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement by promoting best practices, reducing defects and rework, supporting employee qualification efforts, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on the lob training for employees involved in the mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures, structural components, and related mechanical systems.
• Train and qualify new hires, transferred employees, and incumbent employees on standardized work instructions, assembly procedures, quality requirements, and safety expectations
• Demonstrate proper mechanical assembly techniques, tool usage, equipment operation, material handling practices, and safe work methods in accordance with company standards
• Assess employee knowledge, skill proficiency, and job readiness through observations, demonstrations, evaluations, and competency assessments
• Monitor employee performance during training and production activities, providing timely coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to reinforce desired behaviors and performance standards
• Identify individual and team skill gaps and collaborate with production leadership to develop targeted training gaps and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate training documentation, qualification records, skill matrices, and competency assessments in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure employees consistently follow standardized work instructions, engineering specifications, quality standards, and packaging procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities related to mechanical assembly, packaging, safety, and quality concerns and nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Human Resources teams to support workforce development initiatives and operational goals
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness, standard work, manufacturing processes, quality performance, and employee engagement
• Review, develop, revise and maintain training tmaterials, job aids, visual standards, and employee qualification criteria as needed
• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical packaging processes and provide technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance to OSHA regulations, company policies, PPE requirements and safe work practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment consistent with 5S and continuous improvement principles
• Communicate technical information, job expectations, and procedural changes clearly and effectively to employees at all organizational levels
• Meet established training, safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development objectives
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Training Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment
• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, packaging, manufacturing, maintenance, or another role requiring strong mechanical apptitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, packing operations, tools, equipment, and safe work practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to employees with varying experience levels.
• Ability to assess employee performance, identify skill gaps, and provide constructive coaching and feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management training priorities and maintain accurate training records
• Ability to work independently while collaboroating effectively with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-related field
• Experience in power generation, heavy manufacturing, rotating equipment, turbine, generator, or industrial equipment assembly environments
• Prior experience serving as a trainer, lead technician, team lead, mentor, or subject matter expert
• Experience creating training programs and competency-based learning paths

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or maneuver mechanical parts, hardware, tools, and assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete or industrial surfaces.
• Ability to reach, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, climb, and maintain balance as tasks require.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and fine-motor tasks such as fastening, aligning components, and tool handling.
• Ability to work near mechanical components, machinery, and powered tools while maintaining situational awareness.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read mechanical drawings, labels, measurements, and work instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly in moderate-to-high noise environments.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an active mechanical assembly and manufacturing environment, specifically within the Packaging Mechanical area where enclosures, structural components, mechanical parts, and system hardware are installed and assembled. The role involves regular exposure to loud noise, vibration, temperature fluctuations, dust, metal shavings, airborne particles, fumes, lubricants, and industrial byproducts, all within OSHA-permissible exposure limits. Duties require working around mechanical systems, generators, enclosures, hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and production equipment. Work may involve accessing tight compartments, elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and areas where mechanical systems are being assembled or moved. Designated PPE — including safety eyewear, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and other required protective equipment — must be worn at all times. All work must follow OSHA safety guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety policies.

Acknowledgment

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Firm. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Fidelity Manufacturing

www.FidelityMfg.com