Production Trainer, 1st Shift

ECHO Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 1,932,000 - 2,752,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Paid PTO

5% 401K match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Growth Opportunites

$300 sign-on bonus after 90 days

$300 referral bonus after 90 days

Job summary

ECHO Incorporated, a leader in outdoor power equipment, is hiring a Trainer in our production area. You will train and develop production line workers to meet quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong communication, and the ability to coach, with a 1st shift schedule (M-F). Starting at $17.50/hr, the position offers benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, 5% 401K match, tuition reimbursement, career growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production assembly experience required.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or coaching employees preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate hand tools, air tools, and assembly equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience as a Production Trainer, Lead Assembler, Group Leader, or similar role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees on manufacturing processes, safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Train employees on assembly procedures, hand tools, air tools, and assembly fixtures.
• Demonstrate proper assembly techniques while explaining the purpose of each production step.
• Explain production challenges, best practices, and special assembly techniques.
• Identify deviations from standard work procedures and provide corrective coaching.
• Support new employees during their initial training to ensure a successful transition into production.
• Monitor employee progress throughout the training period, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and confidence.
• Conduct weekly evaluations with the Group Leader and provide feedback on employee performance.
• Recommend whether trainees have successfully completed the training program.
• Maintain training documentation and communicate employee progress with leadership.
• Mentor and coach employees to promote continuous learning and development.
• Perform production duties when training responsibilities are not required.
• Promote a safe, organized, and team-oriented work environment.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Assembly fixtures

Job description

ECHO Incorporated, a leader in outdoor power equipment, is hiring a Trainer in our production area. You will train and develop production line workers to meet quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong communication, and the ability to coach, with a 1st shift schedule (M-F). Starting at $17.50/hr, the position offers benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, 5% 401K match, tuition reimbursement, career growth