Operations Training Specialist

Precision Castparts Corp.; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Training Specialist to coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for plant floor personnel, covering operation and maintenance of production equipment, safety practices, and quality policies.

The role also involves developing training components, using classroom and on‑the‑job methods, maintaining records in the LMS, and driving continuous improvement. Experience with adult learning techniques and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Onboard and train plant floor personnel using classroom and on‑the‑job methods.
• Maintain training records and track progress per plant guidelines.
• Evaluate employee proficiency through assessments and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule training with plant resources.
• Administer and update LMS and training documentation.
• Deliver training to shifts and maintain safe, productive environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of training effectiveness.

Skills

Training delivery

Onboarding

Adult learning

Communication

LMS usage

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical discipline

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Training Specialist coordinates and executes onboarding and training of plant floor personnel using classroom and on-the-job training for the operation and maintenance of production equipment, job safety practices, quality policies and procedures for the safe and effective performance of the work assignment.

Essential Responsible Areas

• Leads and assists in developing training program components and/or methods of training, to include:
• Supports components of new employee onboarding, leading some of the classroom and on the job training and coordinating with other SMEs
• Administers training records and tracks training progress as prescribed by the plant training program guidelines, and reports progress regularly to individual trainees, supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Evaluates employee proficiency by administering applicable assessments.
• Coordinates and schedules training with plant training resources
• Accesses, inputs, and exports information from plant computer systems, and the learning management system (LMS).
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Required to work assigned schedule as determined by plant location. Incumbent must be able to work flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.
• Champions continuous improvement of plant technical training effectiveness.

Professional & Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high speed manufacturing
• Previous experience training employees

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train plant floor employees on safe and effective operations of plant production equipment and processes, utilizing adult learning techniques and constructively delivers feedback on training progress.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills (communicate at all levels of the organization)
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be inclusive of new hires and continuous development of employees
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard can and end making techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.

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.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.