Welding Training Specialist — Lean & Quality Improvement

Rittal; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rittal LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist – Weld & LEAN to design and deliver welding training across MIG, TIG, and stainless steel processes. This role blends hands-on welding expertise with structured training, safety instruction, and continuous improvement leadership to develop workforce capabilities.

The position supports production operations across multiple shifts, conducts annual recertifications, and maintains qualifications for forklift, crane, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Welding Technology preferred; equivalent combo of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of welding industry experience, including training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with basic welding tools, techniques, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver welding training programs for MIG, TIG, stainless steel welding, and emerging welding technologies.
• Conduct annual welding recertifications and competency assessments.
• Train and maintain qualifications for forklift and crane operations, manufacturing safety programs.
• Lead and support LEAN / continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate weld quality issues and support root‑cause analysis efforts.
• Implement corrective actions and on‑the‑job training to improve quality and consistency.
• Track training effectiveness, certifications, and compliance through AG5, SAP SuccessFactors, and other LMS platforms.
• Support onboarding and workforce development programs.

Skills

Welding training

Lean

Safety instruction

Training delivery

Education

Associate's degree in Welding Technology

Tools

AG5

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Rittal LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist – Weld & LEAN to design and deliver welding training across MIG, TIG, and stainless steel processes. This role blends hands-on welding expertise with structured training, safety instruction, and continuous improvement leadership to develop workforce capabilities.

The position supports production operations across multiple shifts, conducts annual recertifications, and maintains qualifications for forklift, crane, and safety programs.