Technical Trainer

Salzgitter AG; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

KHS, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, seeks a Training Specialist to lead operation, maintenance and electrical instruction for customers and staff. The role travels up to 50% to support international and domestic sites and requires strong communication and hands-on expertise with PLCs and electronics.

You will develop training materials, mentor field technicians, assist in training program design, and contribute to training sales while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication and confidence to speak in front of groups.
• Didactical attitude that demonstrates knowledge on adult learning principles.
• Skilled in creating and developing training resources to support internal and external customers.
• Subject matter expertise on one or more KHS machine groups.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, and proficiency with PLCs and electronic devices used in KHS machines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least six years’ combined service and formal training experience, five of those years in KHS.
• Knowledge and experience with Kisters machinery or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Valid drivers license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Train customers, KHS employees and international customers on operation, maintenance and electrical aspects of designated KHS equipment.
• Trains, mentors and supports KHS Field Service Technicians by defining training plans, and working side-by-side on some specific jobs.
• Supports training material development and assists in the design of training documents, training programs for internal and external customers, and lesson plans.
• Supports training sales through proactive communication with customers.
• Presents information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.
• Completes concise, accurate, professional and timely Training Reports, Expense Reports and other support documentation for customer visits and service activities.
• Provides management with timely verbal and/written reports on training projects.
• Follows all KHS administration, workplace, and safety policies, procedures and practices; maintains professional image.
• Wears appropriate uniform; maintains a professional appearance, demonstrates professional conduct and attitudes that positively promotes KHS business activities to all internal and external customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Adult learning principles

Training resource development

Machine knowledge

PLC & electronics

Travel flexibility

Driver's license & passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering

Six years combined service and formal training experience; five years in KHS

Knowledge of Kisters machinery

Valid driver’s license and passport

Tools

Kisters machinery

Job description

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

Your Tasks:

• The TT II conducts training for customers, KHS employees and international customers on operation, maintenance and electrical aspects of designated KHS equipment.
• Trains, mentors and supports KHS Field Service Technicians by defining training plans, and working side-by-side on some specific jobs.
• Supports training material development and assists in the design of training documents, training programs for internal and external customers, and lesson plans.
• Supports training sales through proactive communication with customers.
• Presents information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.
• Completes concise, accurate, professional and timely Training Reports, Expense Reports and other support documentation for customer visits and service activities.
• Provides management with timely verbal and/written reports on training projects.
• Follows all KHS administration, workplace, and safety policies, procedures and practices; maintains professional image.
• Wears appropriate uniform; maintains a professional appearance, demonstrates professional conduct and attitudes that positively promotes KHS business activities to all internal and external customers.

Your Qualifications:

• Clear verbal communication and confidence to speak in front of groups.
• Didactical attitude that demonstrates knowledge on adult learning principles.
• Skilled in creating and developing training resources to support internal and external customers.
• Subject matter expertise on one or more KHS machine groups.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, and proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and electronical devices being used in KHS machines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering or a related field
• At least six years’ of combined service and formal training experience, five of those years in KHS
• Knowledge and experience with Kisters machinery or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Travel up to 50%
• Valid drivers license and passport.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year