Production Trainer

Advantage Technical; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Ayer, MA is seeking a Production Trainer to lead onboarding, training, and mentoring in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will train operators on production equipment, support cross-training initiatives, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, documentation, and collaboration with production, maintenance, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience on multiple production or packaging lines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous leadership, training, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on equipment operation, setup, changeovers, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Provide hands-on instructions for packaging, labeling, inspection, palletizing, and line equipment.
• Evaluate employee competency and certify operators for independent work.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and workforce development programs.
• Coach employees on safety procedures, PPE, GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA standards.
• Observe processes and give real-time feedback to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist with training documentation, work instructions, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to support excellence.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership experience

Training/coaching

OSHA/GMP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring: Production Trainer

Location: Ayer, MA

Pay: Up to $40.00/hour based on experience

Shift: 3rd Shift, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

occasional split-shift coverage for 2nd shift new hires

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional with a passion for coaching and developing others? Join a leading production team as a Production Trainer and play a key role in onboarding, training, and mentoring employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties

• Train employees on production equipment operation, setup, changeovers, cleaning procedures, and basic troubleshooting
• Provide hands-on instruction for packaging, labeling, inspection, palletizing, and production line equipment
• Evaluate employee competency and certify operators for independent work
• Support onboarding, cross-training initiatives, and workforce development programs
• Coach employees on safety procedures, PPE requirements, GMPs, HACCP principles, and OSHA standards
• Observe production processes and provide real-time feedback to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Assist with training documentation, work instructions, and continuous improvement activities
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to support operational excellence

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, including operation of multiple production or packaging lines
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Previous leadership, training, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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