Technical Trainer (Vocational Trainer)

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US Inc. seeks a Technical Trainer (Vocational Trainer) to lead our exclusive youth manufacturing apprenticeship program for high school students pursuing a dual-education pathway.

You will balance hands-on instruction, shop-floor safety, and curriculum coordination guiding learners from classroom to building real-world passenger trains across North America. You will deliver hands-on training on tools, equipment, and techniques, manage rotations, support apprentice recruiting, and partner

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in technical instruction or CTE in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable leading training in active manufacturing areas.
• Strong coaching and mentoring of high school learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the apprenticeship program.
• Manage program budget, resources and personnel decisions.
• Conduct performance assessments with mentors and trainers.
• Develop and update training curriculum and implementation plan.
• Deliver hands-on instruction on tools and techniques.
• Prepare apprentices for rotations within departments.
• Organize apprentice rotations and recruit apprentices.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure strong outcomes.

Skills

Coach/mentor

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Education

AA/AS in Education or Industrial Tech

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Stadler, we don't just build state-of-the-art passenger trains—we build futures. We are seeking a dedicated Technical Trainer (Vocational Trainer) to lead our exclusive youth manufacturing apprenticeship program.

In this role, you will serve as the primary educator, mentor, and program owner for high school students completing a dual-education pathway. You will balance hands‑on technical instruction, shop‑floor safety, and curriculum coordination guiding young learners as they transition from the classroom to building real‑world passenger trains that will serve communities across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Stadler US Inc. Apprenticeship program, owning departmental outcomes and results
• Manage program budget, technical resources, and personnel decisions.
• Conduct regular performance assessments in partnership with mentors and trainers.
• Develop, document, and update the training curriculum and implementation plan for the apprenticeship program.
• Deliver hands‑on instruction on tools, equipment, technology, and techniques required for the job.
• Prepare apprentices for rotational assignments in internal departments.
• Organize and administer apprentice rotations within the designated department.
• Support apprentice recruiting, including job shadow coordination and administration of aptitude assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure strong outcomes for apprentices and receiving teams.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree in Education, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical instruction, youth education, career and technical education (CTE), workforce development, or technical training within an industrial, manufacturing, or trade environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment and leading training activities in active manufacturing areas.
• Exceptional ability to coach, mentor, and engage high school-aged learners, with strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders (students, parents, school administrators, and shop‑floor leads).
• Organizational skills and time management skills necessary
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written, with excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Budgeting experience is preferred
• Experience performing technical work in a manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, maintenance, fabrication, welding, electrical, or mechanical environment is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer