Vocational Trainer

Stadler US; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay (yearly bonus潜)

401(k) with employer match after 90 1

Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid…

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid life and disability insur

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking a motivated Vocational Trainer to lead the Apprenticeship program, designing curriculum, managing budgets, coordinating rotations, and delivering hands-on instruction to apprentices across trades, in Salt Lake City.

You will recruit future apprentices, assess performance, and partner with mentors and internal teams to ensure continuous improvement and long-term growth for Stadler US’ skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in electrical assembly and production methods.
• Experience in vocational training and completion of formal vocational training courses.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written, with excellent communication.
• Organizational skills, time management, and budgeting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Budgeting experience

Education

Associates degree or equivalent VET certificate

Formal vocational training course

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

• 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