Floor Trainer

Victaulic•Justin, TX

11d

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a dedicated Floor Trainer to support employee training and development within its manufacturing operation. Working directly on the production floor, the Floor Trainer provides hands-on training, coaching, and reinforcement of established work procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing processes. The role supports the onboarding of new employees and the continued development of existing employees by demonstrating proper work methods, evaluating progress, identifying additional training needs, and providing instruction suited to employees’ skill levels. The Floor Trainer works closely with production employees, supervisors, and other operations team members, helps maintain training records, communicates training requirements, and supports FEM/5S initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in a manufacturing and/or steel fabrication environment required.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production-floor practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to effectively demonstrate processes and explain technical information in a clear, practical manner.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to recognize when an employee may require additional instruction or reinforcement.
Patient, approachable, professional, and comfortable working with employees with varying levels of experience.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production employees and supervision.
Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
Ability to maintain accurate training documentation and follow established training standards.
Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience training, mentoring, coaching, or assisting employees in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with coatings and linings.
Good understanding of shop math, including fractions and decimals.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use applicable measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Support the onboarding and floor training of new employees.
Provide hands-on, job-specific training to employees in the production environment.
Work alongside employees to demonstrate proper manufacturing methods, processes, and work procedures.
Train and assist employees in developing proficiency in the operation of specific machinery, equipment, tools, or manufacturing processes.
Evaluate employee understanding and skill development and identify areas requiring additional training or reinforcement.
Conduct training based on individual employee experience and skill level.
Reinforce established safety procedures, quality expectations, standardized work practices, and production requirements.
Provide coaching and retraining when gaps in knowledge, skill, or proper work procedures are identified.
Assist employees in developing manufacturing skills, including applicable coating and lining processes.
Demonstrate proper use of measuring tools and application of basic shop math as required by the position being trained.
Present technical information and training requirements using hands-on demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, short videos, and other approved training materials.
Assist with the rollout and communication of training programs in a timely and consistent manner.
Prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions and assist in evaluating training effectiveness based on employee understanding and successful application of required skills.
Track employee training progress and maintain accurate training records and documentation.
Communicate training progress, identified skill gaps, and additional training needs to appropriate supervision or management.
Promote consistency in training by reinforcing established procedures and approved work methods.
Serve as a positive example of safe work practices, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability on the production floor.
Assist with FEM/5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
Perform other training-related duties as assigned.