Senior Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Trainer

Bpp Mfg; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bpp Mfg in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to prepare new assemblers and wiremen to build switchboards and related equipment safely. You will guide learners from day one to independent production, using approved materials and standard work to reach competency.

You will lead classroom and hands-on sessions, emphasize PPE, LOTO, electrical safety, and document competency evaluations at 30, 60, and 90 days while collaborating with Engineering to improve training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years in electrical and mechanical assembly of switchboards or similar equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and safety standards (OSHA/NFPA 70E).

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom and hands-on training for new and current operators in mechanical assembly and electrical wiring.
• Use a proven three-step method: explain the task, demonstrate it, then observe and coach the operator performing it.
• Build operator skills in a safe training area before production exposure, and reinforce PPE, LOTO, and electrical safety in every session.
• Give specific, real-time feedback and adjust pacing to each learner.
• Conduct and document competency evaluations at 30, 60, and 90 days using consistent criteria.
• Release operators for unsupervised work once they demonstrate competency, and set re-evaluation plans when standards are not yet met.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records, including attendance, observations, competency results, and release decisions.
• Create job aids, quick reference guides, and other training content using available AI and instructional design tools.
• Identify gaps, errors, or safety concerns in training content and Work Instructions, and route them to Engineering and Quality for revision.
• Learn new and revised content from subject matter experts and Engineering before teaching it.
• Support operator skill progression and cross-training between assembly and wiring stations.
• Help develop standard work and training for new line stations and product launches.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Coaching/training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Measuring tools

Job description

Bpp Mfg in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to prepare new assemblers and wiremen to build switchboards and related equipment safely. You will guide learners from day one to independent production, using approved materials and standard work to reach competency.

You will lead classroom and hands-on sessions, emphasize PPE, LOTO, electrical safety, and document competency evaluations at 30, 60, and 90 days while collaborating with Engineering to improve training