Training & Repair Technician: Grow Skills & Quality

Trek Bicycle; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible culture

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Trek Bicycle in Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Training & Repair Specialist to develop employee capabilities through structured training, skills development, and cross-training while supporting production through repair and quality improvements.

You will onboard new hires, maintain training records, manage skill matrices, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, assembly, repair, or related production experience, preferably in the bike industry.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or coaching employees is preferred.
• Experience with product repair, rework, buffing, polishing, finishing, and cosmetic restoration is a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and train new employees on products, processes, technologies, tools, and standard work instructions.
• Develop and maintain training programs to improve workforce skills and competency.
• Manage and update employee skill matrices and training records.
• Evaluate employee proficiency and recommend development opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-training initiatives to increase flexibility and coverage.
• Maintain training documentation, work instructions, and process guides.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations to verify training effectiveness and retention.
• Perform product repairs and rework on products and assemblies.
• Diagnose defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain repair logs and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production to identify issues and improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity.

Skills

Training & development

Independent worker

Problem solving

Repair experience

Communication skills

Tools

Buffing & polishing tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Trek Bicycle in Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Training & Repair Specialist to develop employee capabilities through structured training, skills development, and cross-training while supporting production through repair and quality improvements.

You will onboard new hires, maintain training records, manage skill matrices, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity across teams.