Technical Trainer - Electrical Assembly

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an Electrical Assembly Trainer to educate entry-level Academy students in fundamental electrical assembly skills. The role combines classroom instruction with practical demonstrations on the shop floor to build competent, safety-conscious technicians.

Ideal candidates have a strong electrical background and can teach employees with little or no prior electrical experience in an active manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, industrial electrical work, or panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring employees preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in classroom and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Train entry-level Academy students on fundamentals of electrical assembly and safe practices.
• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in electrical concepts, safety, measurements, and blueprint reading.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Train on basic wire installation, routing, connections, and terminations.
• Teach trainees how to read electrical drawings and work instructions.
• Monitor trainee progress and provide coaching, feedback, and documentation.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Electrical safety

Blueprints reading

Teaching/Training

Hands-on instruction

Communication

Independence

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment familiarity

Job description

Title

Technical Trainer – Electrical Assembly

Company

Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location

Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type

Direct Hire

Overview

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Assembly Trainer to join our team and train entry‑level Academy students in the fundamental skills required for electrical assembly and manufacturing. This is a hands‑on training position responsible for developing employees through a combination of classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, and shop‑floor training. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical or electrical assembly background and the ability to effectively teach employees with little to no previous electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Train entry‑level Academy students on the fundamentals of electrical assembly, wiring, and safe work practices.
• Provide classroom and hands‑on instruction in basic electrical concepts, electrical safety, basic math, tape measure reading, and blueprint/schematic reading.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand tools, power tools, electrical tools, and testing equipment.
• Train employees on basic wire installation, routing, connections, and terminations.
• Teach trainees how to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Demonstrate proper electrical assembly techniques and reinforce quality workmanship standards.
• Work with HR, Safety, and Production teams to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with on‑the‑job training by coordinating trainer/trainee interaction and helping employees transition from the Academy to the production floor.
• Monitor trainee progress, provide coaching and feedback, and document training completion and skill development.
• Reinforce workplace safety requirements and proper use of PPE throughout training.
• Assist with new‑hire safety and manufacturing orientation as needed.
• Continuously evaluate training methods and recommend improvements to electrical assembly training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, industrial electrical work, electrical manufacturing, panel building, control wiring, or a related electrical field.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical assembly practices and electrical safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with wire installation, routing, connections, and terminations preferred.
• Experience training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring employees strongly preferred.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, hands‑on manner to entry‑level employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑directed.
• Comfortable working in both a classroom setting and an active manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous electrical training or instructional experience.
• Experience working with industrial electrical equipment, control panels, switchgear, power distribution equipment, or similar electrical assemblies.
• Experience training employees who are new to manufacturing or the electrical trade.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Culture

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn’t just what we build — it’s how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we’ve built.

GPC isn’t a traditional corporate environment — and we don’t want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you’re energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what’s next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.