Production Line Trainer

Vertiv Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Line Trainer to deliver hands-on, on-the-job training directly on the production line, ensuring associates understand and execute processes safely and correctly. The role emphasizes why steps matter, not just how to perform them, reinforcing safety, quality, and operational discipline.

You will work with Technical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors to onboard and develop skills, while supporting production activities when not actively training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing people in manufacturing/operational environments.
• 1+ year in brazing, leak testing, and assembling thermal management or cooling systems; knowledge of processes, quality, and safety.
• Strong time management, communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of traditional and practical training methods applicable to on-the-job learning.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Safety, Quality, and Respect to reinforce safe operations, quality output, and productivity.
• Maintain process knowledge and certifications to ensure accurate training delivery.
• Explain and demonstrate operations and procedures clearly to associates.
• Provide hands-on coaching until proficiency and confidence are shown.
• Confirm trainee understanding by encouraging questions and validating learning.
• Deliver on-the-job training on the production line to support rapid onboarding and reduce variation.
• Collaborate withTechnical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors for alignment.
• Provide real-time training support to reinforce standard work and safe behaviors.
• Maintain a positive, performance-driven attitude aligned to plant targets for reliability and safety.
• Assist in training new hires on policies, procedures, and line-specific requirements.
• Participate in seminars and learning events to improve training effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of new Line Trainers as needed.
• Promote a team-oriented training and production environment.
• Help develop and maintain quarterly/annual technical training calendars.
• Contribute to standard work for the learning and development journey.
• Apply Adult Learning principles to improve retention and on-the-job performance.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives focused on training quality and process adherence.

Skills

People management

Manufacturing experience

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Training methods

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Line Trainer is responsible for providing structured, hands-on training directly on the production line to ensure associates understand, follow, and execute manufacturing processes safely and correctly. This role explains not only how a process is performed but why the sequence and standards must be followed, reinforcing safety, quality, and operational discipline.

The Line Trainer works closely with Technical Trainers, Team Leaders to support new associate onboarding and skill development. The role is dedicated to on-the-job training within the production environment and does not conduct classroom instruction. When active training is not required, the Line Trainer supports production activities while maintaining readiness to train. This position directly supports time-to-competence, standard work adherence, and line performance.

Responsibilities

• Always work with Safety, Quality, and Respect in mind, demonstrating the value of training as a contributor to safe operations, quality output, and productivity.
• Maintain full process knowledge and required certifications to ensure accurate, compliant training delivery.
• Clearly explain and demonstrate operations and procedures to associates in a structured and easy-to-understand manner.
• Provide hands-on coaching by guiding trainees through the process until proficiency and confidence are demonstrated.
• Actively confirm trainee understanding by encouraging questions and validating learning during training activities.
• Deliver on-the-job training directly on the production line to support rapid onboarding and reduce process variation.
• Work collaboratively with Technical Trainers, Team Leaders, and Line Mentors to ensure training alignment and consistency.
• Provide close, real-time training support to the line, reinforcing standard work and safe behaviors.
• Maintain a positive, progressive, and performance-focused attitude aligned to plant targets for reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity.
• Support training of new hires on company policies, procedures, and line-specific requirements using appropriate training methods for the audience.
• Participate in seminars, meetings, and learning events to stay current on training methods and continuously improve training effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of new Line Trainers as needed.
• Promote a team-oriented training and production environment, reinforcing collaboration and accountability.
• Assist trainers in developing and maintaining quarterly and annual technical training calendars.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard work for the learning and development journey.
• Apply Adult Learning principles and practical coaching techniques to improve learning retention and on-the-job performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on training quality, process adherence, and operational performance.
• Support improved training compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of business and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Some experience supporting or managing people in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in brazing, leak testing, and assembling thermal management or cooling systems. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and workplace safety procedures required.
• Strong time management, communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of traditional and practical training methods applicable to on-the-job learning.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• This position may require standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a production environment where protective equipment is required.
• Exposure to metal materials, sharp edges, and noise from production machinery.
• Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime as needed.

Time Travel Required

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act with Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.