Technician Trainer, Manufacturing

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

16 weeks of paid caregiver & wellness leave

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technician Trainer in Costa Mesa, California. This role focuses on developing and delivering training programs to enhance safety and quality for manufacturing teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of technician training experience, strong technical knowledge, and proven communication skills. The position includes comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $115,000 USD, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a technician or technician trainer in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling, safety standards.
• Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person and classroom training for new hires and technicians.
• Develop and maintain training content focusing on technical skills and safety procedures.
• Conduct hands-on practical training sessions directly on the production floor.

Skills

Technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment

Communication and facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

5+ years of experience as a technician or technician trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Technician Trainer, Manufacturing

Develop and deliver hands‑on manufacturing training programs to ensure safety and quality

Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Technician Trainer, Manufacturing

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. 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
• 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 per role and product line
• 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
• 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
• 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 $70,000 - $115,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens.
• Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.