Production Technical Trainer II

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America in Roanoke, VA is seeking a trainer to support visual evaluation processes in Backshop (PreTest, AVI, Defect Eval) and improve training, skill retention, and consistent product disposition across 30+ operators.

The role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and safety, quality, and productivity. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Reads, understands, and follows procedures.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support visual evaluation processes in Backshop (PreTest, AVI, Defect Eval).
• Spend >75% time interacting with operators and dispositioning non-conforming product.
• Train production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
• Implement cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination).
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues are minimized.

Skills

Adult training

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical

Observation

Communication

MS Office

Team player

Interpersonal

Security clearance

Compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or related work experience

Job description

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 beautyOutdoor 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.