Technical Training Instructor (Pool)

State of South Carolina; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options / flexible work

Job summary

Greenville Technical College Brashier Campus—1830 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680, is seeking a training specialist to deliver technical training in manufacturing and maintenance topics. You will design hands-on instruction, assess learning outcomes, and ensure safe, effective knowledge transfer in an industrial setting.

The role requires familiarity with manufacturing environments, curriculum development, and adult learning principles, with strong facilitation and communication

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in technical, manufacturing, or military training.
• An associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• High school diploma plus four years of relevant experience is also eligible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on topics including workplace safety and lean concepts.
• Use classroom technology to deliver engaging instructional content.
• Assess trainee performance with written and practical tests.
• Develop and update curricula to reflect best practices.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adult learning theory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Manufacturing management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on topics, such as workplace safety; First Aid/CPR/AED; 5S; lean manufacturing concepts; basic math; measurements; measuring tools; blueprint reading/schematics; hand tool use and safety; quality systems; and total productive maintenance.
• Effectively use current technology and computer programs in the classroom for training delivery (projector, graphs, charts, videos, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrate topics being taught by applying and demonstrating knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
• Deliver technical product knowledge and skill-based instruction.
• Clearly break down and explain technical skills and concepts, while reinforcing learning by making connections to training objectives and workplace applications.
• Observe trainees, effectively answer trainees’ questions, and provide constructive feedback to trainees in a professional manner.
• Administer written and practical assessments to evaluate trainees’ performance, both pre-training and post-training.
• Prepare for training delivery and demonstrations with proper materials, classroom setups, and required participant paperwork. Breakdown and clean-up after training. Submit required documentation in a timely manner upon completion of training sessions.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed and handled securely.
• Create a safe, positive, supportive, and welcoming learning environment.
• Respectfully manage the training environment with an ability to command an audience.
• Establish interaction with and amongst participants.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of training content. Implement approved revisions, as necessary, to maximize learning.
• Continuously improve training delivery skills based on current best practices.
• Support other technical training areas.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in technical, manufacturing, and/or military training; or an associate’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience in technical, manufacturing, and/or military training; or a high school diploma and four (4) years relevant experience in technical, manufacturing, and/or military training.

• Candidates should have familiarity with manufacturing production environments, engineering drawings, and manufacturing management software, as well as knowledge of industry standards and process improvement principles.
• Previous experience in curriculum development and delivering technical training (using knowledge of adult learning theory) in a classroom environment, preferably in industry, is highly desirable.
• Candidates should be able to work independently and be self-directing.
• Candidates should be available for flexible training hours.
• Candidates should have highly competent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Candidates should be team players with the ability to build and sustain credibility.
• Candidates should have computer skills in the major office applications, e.g. Word, Excel, PPT.

Additional Comments

This position is located at Greenville Technical College Brashier Campus – 1830 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.