Professional Technical Trainer

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer to develop and deliver training programs for internal and external stakeholders. You will cover operations, controls maintenance, software, and customer solutions to ensure successful system integration.

The role requires adapting curricula, creating student guides, and contributing to both traditional and fully digital delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training.
• Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
• Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
• Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Attention to detail

Desire to help others learn

Adaptability

Reading drawings

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job Description:

As a Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
• Understanding and effectively communicating how the Dematic's custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
• Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
• Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.

Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
• Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
• Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
• Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong desire to help others learn.

Safety Expectations and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
• Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
• Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment.
• Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
• Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed.
• Adaptability to work in various temperature conditions, ranging from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment.

Travel Expectations:

This position requires up to 75% travel.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of our training programs and the development of our team members.

In need of additional headcount for Learning Center offerings and supporting customer needs.