PRODUCTION TRAINER

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Defense is seeking a dedicated Production Trainer to lead and mentor production associates in electrical assembly, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices. Join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment focused on aerospace and defense projects, supporting innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

401K

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in electrical assembly.
• Must possess J-STD Certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train production associates.
• Provide technical leadership regarding best practices.
• Perform quality inspections.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical Leadership

Quality Inspection

Electrical Assembly

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Associates Degree

Tools

J-STD Certification

Job description

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Phoenix Defense is growing!! At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for a Production Trainer.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As the Production Trainer, responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Mentor, provide explanation, and train other production associates in all areas of assigned products.
• Provide technical leadership in regard to production best practices and processes. Pass along that knowledge to students.
• Read, interpret and explain schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, orreports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Set the bar for quality Workmanship for other Technicians to emulate.
• Reliably, neatly, and professionally demonstrate acceptable work performance.
• Able to understand, describe and perform work as stated by the Specific Work Order.
• Ability to work independently and utilize company’s operating system as related to production projects.
• Perform in-process quality inspections for fellow team members.
• Be a valued member of the production team with the ability to positively influenceothers to support and meet company goals.
• Ability to step in and support production leads as needed or interim.
• May be called upon to serve as a Quality Inspector, Master Assembler or Team Leader from time to time as required by fluctuating workloads.
• Positively influence Technicians and set them up for success in what we hope is a long and productive career with Phoenix Defense.

ABOUT YOU:

• High School Diploma/GED or Associates Degree.
• Advanced knowledge; 5 + years directly related work experience in electrical assembly.
• Quality Management Systems - ISO 9001B, AS9100 and AS9102.
• Expert Skills and IPC. J-Standard w/IPC. 610/620, 7711/7722, DS rated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must Possess J-STD Certification.
• Proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S.

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth
  

Phoenix Defense is growing!! At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for a Production Trainer.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As the Production Trainer, responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Mentor, provide explanation, and train other production associates in all areas of assigned products.
• Provide technical leadership in regard to production best practices and processes. Pass along that knowledge to students.
• Read, interpret and explain schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, orreports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Set the bar for quality Workmanship for other Technicians to emulate.
• Reliably, neatly, and professionally demonstrate acceptable work performance.
• Able to understand, describe and perform work as stated by the Specific Work Order.
• Ability to work independently and utilize company’s operating system as related to production projects.
• Perform in-process quality inspections for fellow team members.
• Be a valued member of the production team with the ability to positively influenceothers to support and meet company goals.
• Ability to step in and support production leads as needed or interim.
• May be called upon to serve as a Quality Inspector, Master Assembler or Team Leader from time to time as required by fluctuating workloads.
• Positively influence Technicians and set them up for success in what we hope is a long and productive career with Phoenix Defense.

ABOUT YOU:

• High School Diploma/GED or Associates Degree.
• Advanced knowledge; 5 + years directly related work experience in electrical assembly.
• Quality Management Systems - ISO 9001B, AS9100 and AS9102.
• Expert Skills and IPC. J-Standard w/IPC. 610/620, 7711/7722, DS rated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must Possess J-STD Certification.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Suite).
• Proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S.

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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