Technician Trainer, Manufacturing

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks a Technician Trainer to develop and deliver training programs for Manufacturing teams at Arsenal, Ohio.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational efficiency, translating technical processes into accessible classroom and floor-based instruction for technicians. The ideal candidate has a strong technician/trainer background in manufacturing, with experience creating instructional materials, collaborating with SMEs, and maintaining records of training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a technician or technician trainer in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with energy, drive and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, tooling, processes, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; able to coach and explain complex processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other documentation tools; comfortable with LMS/digital training tools.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment; committed to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, on-the-job, and classroom training for new hires and technicians across multiple product lines.
• Develop and maintain training content, including job aids, focusing on technical skills and safety.
• Lead hands-on training sessions on the production floor with practical exercises.
• Standardize skills matrices and on-the-job training documentation.
• Create and improve training materials, including SOPs and instructional design guides.
• Collaborate with SMEs and production leadership to align learning objectives with goals and safety standards.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized training or equipment.
• Ensure programs follow Manufacturing Training and Development guidelines.
• Maintain records of attendance, competency assessments, and progress reports.
• Support learning administration: scheduling, logistics, setup, and evaluation.
• Work with instructional designers and LMS professionals to keep content up-to-date.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Self-starter

Communication

MS Office

LMS familiarity

Organizational skills

Adaptability

US Person eligibility

Tools

LMS

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Manufacturing Training and Development team plays a critical role in equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to excel in their roles. They design, develop, and deliver training programs that enhance technical proficiency, ensure compliance, and support career growth within the organization.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing training function while enhancing our employee’s training experiences.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Technician Trainer to join the team to develop and deliver training programs for our Manufacturing teams supporting our Cutting Edge Production Lines at Arsenal (Ohio). This role is essential to building a skilled workforce that adheres to safety protocols, quality standards, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background as a technician or technician trainer in a manufacturing environment, and is skilled at translating technical processes into accessible and effective training.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver in-person, on-the-job, and classroom-style training for new hires and technicians across multiple product lines
• Support the development and maintenance of training content (including job aides), focusing on essential technical skills, equipment operation, quality practices/processes, and safety procedures
• Conduct and facilitate hands-on, practical training sessions directly on the production floor, guiding technicians through real life scenarios and troubleshooting exercises to reinforce skills
• Enforce the development and standardization of skills matrices and on the job training documentation
• Create and continuously improve training materials, including instructional design guides, standard operating procedures, and other resources tailored to manufacturing
• Collaborate with SME’s, production leadership, stakeholders within manufacturing to inform learning objectives and content requirement, and ensure content aligns with operational goals and compliance and safety standards.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers as needed for specialized training or equipment
• Ensuring all programs follow central Manufacturing Training and Development guidelines
• Support the development of standardized record keeping processes, attendance records, competency assessments and progress reports to track training effectiveness and compliance
• Support learning administration, including scheduling, logistics, setup, and evaluation
• Partner with instructional designers and LMS Professionals to ensure content is up to date and relevant
• Instill a strong culture of safety first and adherence to protocols in all training activities
• Responsible for assigned training areas and act as SME to support those areas

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience as a technician or technician trainer in a production or manufacturing environment
• A self-starter who is energetic, driven, and always looking for opportunities for continuous improvement
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling, standard manufacturing and assembly practices, and safety standards
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to coach and explain complex processes clearly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other documentation tools
• Comfortable using or learning LMS and digital tools for training documentation
• Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Driven, motivated, and committed to continuous improvement
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with adult learning principles or train the trainer certifications
• Training Certifications such as Certified IPC Trainer (to include J-STD-001 CIT, IPC-A-610/620 CIT, IPC-7711/7721 CIT)

US Salary Range

$67,000 - $88,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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