Tech Trainer- Fabrication

Insight Global; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Technical Trainer - Fabrication to deliver technical instruction, certification training, and hands-on coaching for fabrication operators across CNC, welding, blast/paint, material handling, and quality functions. This role drives workforce readiness, equipment proficiency, and safety compliance across all fabrication workstreams.

You will develop on-the-job training, validate qualifications, and collaborate with QC and Reliability teams to improve

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication experience (welding, CNC machining, structural fab, or sheet metal) with at least 2 years in a lead, trainer, or supervisory role.
• Hot Work Certification and LOTO Authorized User credentials.
• AWS CWI or Certified Welder credentials strongly preferred.
• OSHA-10 certified (OSHA-30 preferred).
• Robotic welding programming/operation experience (FANUC, ABB, or similar).
• Train-the-Trainer certification from ToolingU, TPC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting greenfield production ramp environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver role-based technical training across CNC Saw, CNC Drill Line, Robotic Weld Center, Manual Welder/Fitter, Blast & Paint, Fabrication Material Handler, and Fabrication QC Technician roles.
• Lead advanced safety certifications, including Hot Work Certification, LOTO (Authorized User), Crane/Rigging Certification, Forklift Certification, and Respiratory Protection.
• Conduct machine guarding, ergonomics, tool safety, chemical handling, and confined space awareness training aligned to fabrication exposure.
• Develop and deliver hands-on OJT for equipment startup, operation, changeover, and shutdown procedures aligned to SOPs.
• Validate operator qualification through skill demonstrations, written assessments, and supervisor sign-off prior to independent production work.
• Partner with QC and Reliability teams to refine training based on defect trends, near-miss data, and continuous improvement insights.
• Maintain certification tracking, expiration management, and recertification cadence within the LMS.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Lead trainer

Safety training

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Trainer - Fabrication delivers technical instruction, certification training, and hands-on coaching for fabrication operators across CNC, welding, blast/paint, material handling, and quality functions. This role drives workforce readiness, equipment proficiency, and safety compliance across all fabrication workstreams.

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

Deliver role-based technical training across CNC Saw, CNC Drill Line, Robotic Weld Center, Manual Welder/Fitter, Blast & Paint, Fabrication Material Handler, and Fabrication QC Technician roles.

Lead advanced safety certifications, including Hot Work Certification, LOTO (Authorized User), Crane/Rigging Certification, Forklift Certification, and Respiratory Protection.

Conduct machine guarding, ergonomics, tool safety, chemical handling, and confined space awareness training aligned to fabrication exposure.

Develop and deliver hands-on OJT for equipment startup, operation, changeover, and shutdown procedures aligned to SOPs.

Validate operator qualification through skill demonstrations, written assessments, and supervisor sign-off prior to independent production work.

Partner with QC and Reliability teams to refine training based on defect trends, near-miss data, and continuous improvement insights.

Maintain certification tracking, expiration management, and recertification cadence within the LMS.

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Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

5+ years of fabrication experience (welding, CNC machining, structural fab, or sheet metal) with at least 2 years in a lead, trainer, or supervisory role.

Hot Work Certification and LOTO Authorized User credentials.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welder credentials strongly preferred.

OSHA-10 certified (OSHA-30 preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Robotic welding programming/operation experience (FANUC, ABB, or similar).

Train-the-Trainer certification from ToolingU, TPC, or equivalent.

Experience supporting greenfield production ramp environments.