Penetrant Line Operator Trainer LPC LSBS 80

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR seeks a Penetrant Line Operator Trainer to lead training and certification of operators, oversee qualifications, and maintain training records. The role requires maintaining a harassment-free environment and staying current on operator techniques.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-motivation, strong communication, and the ability to teach individuals and small groups while coordinating with supervision on performance improvements and department needs.

Qualifications

• Current Penetrant Line Operator Trainer certification desired or Tat’s certified within 30 days.
• Self-motivated with high performance under little supervision.
• Top 20% in Project Team Build issues; good work habits.
• No disciplinary action for Quality, Productivity or Behavior in last 12 months.
• Willing to change department assignments and shifts as production needs.
• Outstanding progression through the Penetrant Line Operator Training and Certification Program.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and record technical data accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication; clear instructions.
• Good facilitation skills to teach individuals and/or small groups.
• Satisfactory attendance and safety records.
• Must have held a Penetrant Line Operator position for 12 months within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Train and Certify Penetrant Line Operators.
• Progress operators through qualification and certification process and train on new skills.
• Perform module audits and evaluate certification readiness.
• Provide input for performance reviews and participate in feedback.
• Create and revise training modules and evaluation criteria.
• Maintain records of employees and department training activities.
• Stay current on Penetrant Line Operator techniques and practices.
• Ensure a harassment/discrimination-free training environment.

Skills

Training

Certification

Coaching

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

Mission

In addition to being a Penetrant Line Operator, this operator accomplishes hands-on training of Penetrant Line Operators. This operator also oversees the qualification and certification of Penetrant Line Operators and provides feedback to supervision.

Principal Accountabilities

• Train and Certify Penetrant Line Operators.
• Progress new or transfer Penetrant Line Operators through the qualification and certification process. Trains employees on new skills and works with employees to improve performance to satisfactory levels or maintain satisfactory performance.
• Perform module audits
• Evaluate employee against certification requirements.
• Gives objective, fact-based input for performance reviews. Participate in performance measure feedback and performance review of Penetrant Line Operators.
• In performing training/certification duties, avoids favoritism or the perception of favoritism.
• Training Program Support:
• Create and revise training modules.
• Establish and revise written evaluation.
• Design and update skills demonstration and criteria for Qualification and certification.
• Penetrant Line Operators support and audits
• Maintain records of employees and overall departments.
• Perform ongoing evaluation of employees and random audits.
• Stay current on Penetrant Line Operator techniques in all aspects of interpreting.
• Other
• Is sensitive to and proactively supports the maintenance of a harassment/discrimination free environment.

Qualifications

• Current Penetrant Line Operator Trainer certification desired or Tat’s certified within 30 days.
• Must be self motivated (as determined by feedback from the Trainer Coordinator or Production Supervisor) and capable of high performance with little or no supervision.
• Must consistently rate in the top 20% in Project Team Build issues and demonstrate good work habits, including a history of quality workmanship.
• Must be free of any disciplinary action for Quality, Productivity or Behavior over the last 12 months.
• Position required incumbent be willing, as required by production needs, to change department assignments, work with others in more than one department, and to adjust shift schedules.
• Outstanding performance as determined by feedback from the Trainer Coordinator or Production Supervisor) in prior progression through the Penetrant Line Operator Training and Certification Program is desired. (Does not apply to Penetrant Line Operators who did not have access to the program.)
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions, make progress observations, and accurately record technical data required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Instructions must be clear and unambiguous; consistently assures directions are clearly understood resulting in work that rarely, if ever, needs to be redone due to the quality of communication.
• Must have good facilitation skill and the ability to teach individuals and/or small groups.
• Satisfactory attendance record required.
• Satisfactory safety record required.
• Must have held a Penetrant Line Operator position for a minimum of 12 months during the prior 3 years.