Operations Technical Trainer

Sunbelt-Solomon-; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon seeks an Operations Technical Trainer to drive hands-on training, safety, and quality in our Spokane, Washington facility. The role reports to the Training & Development Manager and collaborates with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure employees are proficient and compliant.

The position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a focus on workforce development and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Education or related field preferred.
• Experience delivering technical training in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience creating work instructions and qualification programs.
• Familiarity with LMS, training records, and qualification tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training for onboarding and certifications.
• Partner with leaders to identify training needs and create development plans.
• Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, and assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify skill gaps.
• Coach employees on safety, quality, and best practices.
• Support workforce development and succession planning.
• Maintain training records and qualifications to ensure compliance.

Skills

Training delivery

Safety knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Technical Education

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $34.00 - $36.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Ruby McPhail

Description

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Operations Technical Trainer to support workforce capability, safety, quality, and operational excellence at our Spokane, Washington facility.

The Operations Technical Trainer role follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, supporting training initiatives across the operation while promoting a balanced and predictable work schedule.

Reporting to the Training & Development Manager, you will work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to perform their work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on workforce development while supporting a growing manufacturing organization focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Training & Employee Development

• Deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for onboarding, qualifications, certifications, and career development.
• Partner with leaders to identify training needs and create employee development plans.
• Develop and maintain training materials, work instructions, job aids, qualification guides, and competency assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify skill gaps through performance assessments and observations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safety requirements, quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support workforce development, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain training records and qualification documentation to ensure compliance with company standards.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert on transformer manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and standard work practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to employees and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support training and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and workforce development solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of standard work, process documentation, and best practices.
• Create training programs related to new equipment, products, process changes, and facility growth initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, tools, and production processes.
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Excellent training, coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify and communicate technical concepts to employees with varying experience levels.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Technical Education, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Workforce Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience creating work instructions, qualification programs, and competency-based training materials.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and workforce development practices.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), training records, and qualification tracking systems preferred.
• Transformer manufacturing, assembly, testing, repair, or service experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a trainer, mentor, team lead, supervisor, or technical subject matter expert preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel during the first 12 months to support onboarding, product knowledge, equipment training, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Up to 25% travel thereafter for ongoing training, operational support, and collaboration with teams across multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to observe and evaluate production processes on the manufacturing floor.

Summary

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 40+ locations and a team of over 1,700 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We're known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we're powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer‑centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose:

To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision:

To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

• People: The core of our success.
• Safety: Its in our DNA.
• Strategic: We forge our own future.
• Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
• Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who meet applicable plan eligibility requirements. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical, respiratory fit test, and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.

Following an offer of employment, all candidates are required to successfully complete applicable pre‑employment screening requirements prior to being cleared to start employment. This includes a background check and drug screen. Depending on the job responsibilities and location of the position, a physical examination, respiratory fit test, and/or Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check may also be required. Where applicable and permitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a pre‑employment credit check may also be required to evaluate financial responsibility. A separate disclosure and written authorization form will be provided prior to conducting the credit check.