Technical Trainer

Vertiv; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Ohio seeks a Technical Trainer to deliver hands-on training across our manufacturing operations, supporting new hires and ongoing skill development. Experience with LMS and training tracking is preferred.

You will develop curricula, assess competencies, and partner with supervisors to identify gaps, ensure safety, and readiness to meet production goals. This role requires time on the production floor and in classrooms, with opportunities to shape learning programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical or skills-based training in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse learning styles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Facilitate hands-on technical training sessions in areas such as equipment operation, safety, quality, and standard work procedures.
• Onboarding Support: Lead new hire orientation and initial skills training for manufacturing roles to ensure readiness for production.
• Curriculum Development: Create, revise, and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures, and visual aids to support learning objectives.
• Competency Assessment: Evaluate learner performance through practical assessments and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collaboration: Partner with supervisors, team leads, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate training records, track progress, and support audits or compliance reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback and monitor effectiveness of training programs; recommend improvements for greater impact.

Skills

Technical training

Manufacturing training

Communication

LMS

Safety training

Tools

LMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Technical Trainer to join our team. In this key role, you will deliver hands-on training and learning experiences for new and existing team members across our manufacturing operations. You’ll play a vital role in developing skills, driving safety, and ensuring team readiness to meet production goals with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Facilitate hands‑on technical training sessions in areas such as equipment operation, safety, quality, and standard work procedures.
• Onboarding Support: Lead new hire orientation and initial skills training for manufacturing roles to ensure readiness for production.
• Curriculum Development: Create, revise, and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures, and visual aids to support learning objectives.
• Competency Assessment: Evaluate learner performance through practical assessments and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collaboration: Partner with supervisors, team leads, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate training records, track progress, and support audits or compliance reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback and monitor effectiveness of training programs; recommend improvements for greater impact.

What You Bring

• Experience in delivering technical or skills‑based training in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse learning styles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Ability to create clear, user‑friendly training materials and instructional guides.
• Comfortable using technology, including learning management systems (LMS) or training tracking tools.
• A commitment to safety, learning, and team development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Working Conditions

• This position requires time on the production floor as well as in classroom or meeting settings.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift training materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime based on training schedules or business needs.

Why Join Vertiv?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career development and training innovation
• A safe, inclusive, and team‑driven culture
• Be part of a company that powers the technologies that connect the world

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Your unique perspective is valued here.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]