Associate Technical Training

AirReps•WALLER, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Training Associate provides training and support to Daikin North America (DNA) for new and existing employees, including classroom and hands-on training, audits, skill & knowledge competitions, and other support as needed. The training associate is responsible for guiding and coaching standard work for up to 48 skilled workers. Ensure employees meet quality, on-time and safety objectives while performing their skill. Assist with continuous improvement projects to enhance overall Dojo training including layout, fixture design, set-up, quality and productivity within the skill.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of best practices, methods, and design for high quality.
Skill training and employee development skills.
Ability to effectively train in a variety of settings – on the job training, hands on and classroom training.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and compliance oriented.
Ability to apply good judgement, decision-making skills, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
Results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
Help ensure skilled workers follow safety standards for their area.
3+ years of progressive work experience in the skill.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification from college or trade/vocational school preferred.
Successfully completed the Approved trainer program for the skill and become Certified as an Approved Trainer by Daikin’s Knowledge Development Center, which requires on average about 9~12 weeks of classroom and/or on the job training.

Responsibilities

Monitor and track leaks as needed and support multiple lines to keep leaks within their specified control range.
Perform line patrols on Assembly and Fabrication lines with regards to skill standards. (tact time verification vs station/line tact time) (headcount – std. required vs actual).
Ensure that skilled employee lockdown is being followed daily as needed (example: brazers are not being moved daily – same brazers on same stations daily). Help ensure proper staffing of skilled workers vs workload of lines each day.
Provide classroom and hands-on training to employees regarding safety, quality, HVAC, equipment, and procedures per the training protocols.
Conduct audits and time studies of line conditions and practices to ensure employees are applying appropriate techniques, following defined processes and safety requirements. Provide feedback on audits to employees and reports to management team regarding audit results.
Ensure that 5S principles are followed in the dojo training area, serving as a model for the rest of the plant.
Assist with Kaizen teams and continuous improvement projects to reduce quality related defects including recommendations of product design for fixtures, and recommendations for line layout improvements.
Send out end of shift reports for applicable areas – with explanation of quality defects that are above the set limits.
Focuses on continuous improvement projects for skill related items and processes.
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.