Training & Development Manager - Welding and Fabrication

Ilocatum; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Training and Development Manager to shape how a welding and fabrication manufacturing workforce learns—from onboarding to hands-on technical training and safety programs.

You will build company-wide onboarding and technical training, lead safety and compliance training (PPE, hazards, crane operation), and track certifications to measure impact on quality and performance, with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in training or L&D, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on technical training and competency assessment experience.
• OSHA safety training knowledge or certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business or related field.
• Blueprint reading and shop math skills.

Responsibilities

• Build onboarding and technical training programs with department leaders.
• Lead safety and compliance training, including PPE, hazards, and crane operation.
• Track certifications and measure training impact on quality and performance.

Skills

3 to 5 years in training or L&D

Hands-on technical training and

OSHA safety training knowledge

Blueprint reading and shop math

Education

Bachelor’s in HR, Education, Business, or related field

Job description

Training and Development Manager, Welding and Fabrication Manufacturing

Waterloo, IA | $80,000 to $100,000/yr + Bonus

Shape how a manufacturing workforce learns, from onboarding to hands-on welding and safety training.

Must-Haves

• 3 to 5 years in training or L&D
• Hands-on technical training and competency assessment
• OSHA safety training knowledge
• Bachelor’s in HR, Education, Business, or related field
• Blueprint reading and shop math

What You’ll Do

Build company-wide onboarding and technical training programs with department leaders.

Lead safety and compliance training, including PPE, hazards, and crane operation.

Track certifications and measure training impact on quality and performance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Welding, fabrication, or assembly background

Why This Role

Company-wide ownership of training, bonus potential, and a direct impact on safety, quality, and employee growth.