Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer to lead and mentor staff in assembly and test skills. You will develop standards, coordinate training, and mentor entry-level trainers to improve proficiency in mechanical and electrical assemblies.

The role emphasizes translating complex technical knowledge into practical training, working with multiple work centers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Moog's standards and goals.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant technical experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; ability to understand training in English.
• Technical or vocational degree preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in assembly and test processes.
• Ability to train 2–24 students in multiple work centers.

Responsibilities

• Train class sizes of 2–24 students.
• Adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions, including hands-on workshops.
• Complete tasks and solve problems with potentially complex solutions.
• Support senior content developers with routine tasks.
• Work with stakeholders to align training programs with goals and standards.
• Assess training effectiveness through feedback and metrics and improve as needed.
• Conduct skills gap analyses and develop solutions for students and campus.

Skills

Training delivery

Mentoring

Classroom instruction

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Technical or vocational degree

Tools

I-WIN

EHRs

TIPQA

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :

Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer

Reporting To:

Management, Manufacturing Assembly & Test

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

The Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer will work as a team to train and mentor employees and non-senior trainers on the skills and knowledge required to become proficient assemblers and test technicians supporting Moog precision hardware. This role leads and coordinates daily activities for the assembly and test area training program to meet the needs of the organization, its employees and the development of entry level trainers, enhancing their technical skills and knowledge. The senior trainer will contribute to projects through the provision of specialized assembly and test workmanship standards for course improvements and catalogue development.

To be considered for the Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Five (5) years of relevant technical experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• A technical or vocational degree is preferred.
• Proven subject matter expertise in assembly and test processes for mechanical or electrical assemblies, including instructor level capability for A&T certifications like Torque, O-ring, Lee Plug and Helicoil installation, Conformal Coating, etc.
• Extensive knowledge includes some understanding of theoretical concepts used in Servo-valves, electronics boxes, actuation systems with emphasis on practical application of specialized methods and techniques.
• Ability to translate complex technical standards and specific product/process knowledge to address skills gaps within the organization.
• Ability to train in a one‑on‑one and a large group (2-24 students on average) on assembly operations, process tools like I-WIN, EHRs, TIPQA, operations safety, and coach students through kit‑based learning in multiple work centers.

As a Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer , you will:

• Train various class sizes of 2 - 24 students.
• Adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions, including hands‑on workshops.
• Complete tasks and solve problems that may have complicated solutions.
• Support senior content developers with routine tasks.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics, and implement improvements as needed.
• Conduct skills gap analyses to identify training needs and develop appropriate training solutions for each student, and for the campus.
• Provide guidance and coaching on day to day training concerns within the assembly and test area.
• Works under minimal supervision. Acts as an assembly and test lead. May have up to 2 direct reports, and delegates tasks to their training team members and reviews the work product.
• Brings Moog values to work each day.

How We Care For You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $36.05–$48.07 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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