Technical Trainer - Electrical Assembly

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global Power Components seeks an Electrical Assembly Technical Trainer to develop entry-level employees through classroom instruction and hands-on shop-floor training. The role emphasizes safety, wiring fundamentals, and effective teaching.

The trainer will collaborate with HR and Production to assess progress and facilitate trainee transitions from the Academy to the production floor, requiring a strong electrical background and mentoring ability.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly or related electrical field.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience training or teaching employees is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Train entry-level Academy students on electrical assembly fundamentals and safety.
• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in electrical concepts and blueprint reading.
• Coordinate trainer/trainee interactions and monitor progress.

Connaissances

Electrical assembly

Training / mentoring

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

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.