Vocational Trainer

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler US Inc. is seeking a Vocational Trainer to lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the US Apprenticeship program. You will own outcomes from curriculum design to performance evaluation, partnering with mentors and internal stakeholders to ensure apprentices gain essential skills and practical experience.

You will recruit future apprentices, coordinate rotations, and oversee day-to-day program success and long-term growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate is required.
• Experience in vocational training, including completion of formal vocational training course.
• 3+ years in electrical assembly or complex production with mechanical training.
• Enjoys working with young adults daily.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communicative, empathetic, driven, and highly adaptable.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Budgeting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Stadler US Inc. Apprenticeship program, owning outcomes.
• Manage program budget, technical resources, and personnel decisions.
• Conduct regular performance assessments with mentors and trainers.
• Develop, document, and update the training curriculum and implementation plan.
• Deliver hands-on instruction on tools, equipment, technology, and techniques.
• Prepare apprentices for rotational assignments in internal departments.
• Organize apprentice rotations within the designated department.
• Support apprentice recruiting, including job shadow coordination and aptitude assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure strong outcomes for apprentices and receiving teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or VET certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting tools

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

As a Vocational Trainer, you will lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Stadler US Inc. Apprenticeship program. This role will own departmental training outcomes from curriculum design and budget oversight to hands‑on instruction and performance evaluation while partnering closely with mentors, technical trainers, and internal stakeholders to ensure apprentices gain the skills, tools knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed in their assigned trades. The Vocational Trainer will play a key role in recruiting future apprentices and coordinating rotations across internal departments, serving as the primary point of accountability for the program's day-to-day success and long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Stadler US Inc. Apprenticeship program, owning departmental outcomes and results
• Manage program budget, technical resources, and personnel decisions.
• Conduct regular performance assessments in partnership with mentors and trainers.
• Develop, document, and update the training curriculum and implementation plan for the apprenticeship program.
• Deliver hands‑on instruction on tools, equipment, technology, and techniques required for the job.
• Prepare apprentices for rotational assignments in internal departments.
• Organize and administer apprentice rotations within the designated department.
• Support apprentice recruiting, including job shadow coordination and administration of aptitude assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure strong outcomes for apprentices and receiving teams.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate is required
• Experience in vocational training, including the completion of formal vocational training course is required
• 3+ years of progressive experience in electrical assembly, complex production methodologies, including further training in the mechanical field
• Must enjoy working with young adults on a daily basis
• Organizational skills and time management skills necessary
• Communicative, empathetic, and driven, highly adaptable personality
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written, with excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Budgeting experience is preferred

Benefits

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer