Training Specialist

Marathon Electric LLC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric LLC is seeking a Training Specialist to onboard and coach production personnel on the plant floor in Wausau, WI. You will ensure operators are proficient in machine operation, SOP adherence, and quality and safety standards before independent work.

You will lead safety training (LOTO, PPE, OSHA), streamline onboarding, and mentor senior operators to standardize coaching across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering hands-on manufacturing onboarding and training.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols including LOTO, PPE, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to translate SOPs into practical floor execution.
• Experience evaluating trainee progress with skill verifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on onboarding for new production hires, ensuring smooth transition to lines.
• Deliver direct instruction on machinery operation, tool usage, material handling, and inspection.
• Model and enforce safety protocols (LOTO, PPE, OSHA) and review SOPs with trainees.
• Track trainee progress and conduct formal skill verifications before clearance.

Skills

Hands-on training

Safety compliance

Onboarding

Coaching

Performance evaluation

Job description

Training Specialist## Training SpecialistApply: On-site: Wausau Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_00305*Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.***Position Summary**The Training Specialist bridges the gap between hiring and high-level performance. This individual is responsible for the hands-on onboarding, technical coaching, and safety compliance training of all new and cross-training production personnel. Working directly on the plant floor, this position ensures all operators are fully proficient in operating machinery, understanding standard operating procedures, and maintaining high quality and safety benchmarks before working independently.Hands-On Floor Training & Onboarding * Lead the physical onboarding process for all production new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into their specific manufacturing lines and work cells.* Deliver direct, side-by-side instruction on mechanical machinery operation, tool usage, raw material handling, and finished goods inspection.* Demonstrate core physical competencies and line workflows, acting as the primary point of contact for trainee questions on the floor.* Facilitate cross-training for existing operators to build line flexibility and prevent production bottlenecks. SOP Compliance & Safety Verification * Teach, model, and strictly enforce all company safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance, and OSHA regulations.* Guide trainees through written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), translating technical documents into practical, physical execution.* Identify gaps between written procedures and actual floor habits, collaborating with shift supervisors to correct behaviors immediately. Performance Evaluation & Skill Sign-Offs * Track, evaluate, and document the daily progress of trainees using objective skills matrices and training checklists.* Conduct formal skill verifications and competency sign-offs before an operator is cleared to work independently on a production run.* Provide constructive, timely feedback to trainees and regularly report progress or performance concerns to Shift Supervisors and Production Managers. Program Maintenance & Mentorship * Maintain clean, organized training records, ensuring audit readiness for corporate safety or industry quality standards.* Act as a mentor to senior operators who assist with training, establishing unified coaching methods across all shifts.* Assist in updating training manuals and checklists as equipment is modernized or workflows change.