Production Technical Trainer II

Elbit America, Inc. in; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, & disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Elbit America is seeking a Production Technical Trainer II (Finance) to support visual evaluation processes in the Backshop and drive training across 30+ operators. You will focus on improving skill retention, product disposition, and adherence to Lean and Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities include enhancing training programs, reducing waste, and guiding operators to minimize safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues while collaborating with teams to implement cost-reduction

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or related work experience.
• 2+ years of training adults.
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques.
• Strong observational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support visual evaluation processes in the Backshop and focus on training across 30+ operators.
• Improve skill retention and consistent product disposition.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Train production employees to improve work processes and product quality and address safety/quality issues.

Skills

Adult training

Analytical abilities

Observational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Security Clearance

OSHA/EPA compliance

Education

Associate's degree or related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Production Technical Trainer II (Finance)

Job Summary:

This job is primarily responsible for supporting the visual evaluation processes in the Backshop (PreTest, AVI, Defect Eval) and focusing on improving training, skill retention, and consistent product disposition across the 30+ operators performing these functions. The individual can expect to spend >75% of their time interacting with operators and dispositioning non-conforming product. Other work includes but would not be limited to optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination) and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality. Generally, this individual will work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.

A successful candidate will be able to read, understand, and follow procedures. They will also need to have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or related work experience
• 2+ years of training adults
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
• Strong observational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with assembly/review/inspection of mechanical assemblies
• Experience using electrical test equipment and optical microscopes
• Experience writing MS Access queries
• Experience with statistical analysis software: Minitab, JMP, Cornerstone, etc.
• Experience with coding and scripting development: Visual Studio (VB.net, C#, C+. etc.), Python, JSL (JMP scripting language), or similar
• Experience with process improvement
• Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.