Floor Trainer

Victaulic•Justin, TX

10d

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 both new-employee onboarding and the continued development of existing employees by demonstrating proper work methods, evaluating progress, identifying additional training needs, and providing one-on-one or small-group instruction suited to employees’ skill levels. The Floor Trainer works closely with production employees, supervisors, and other operations team members to deliver consistent and effective training. The role also helps maintain training records, communicate training requirements, and support FEM/5S and continuous improvement 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.
Ability to demonstrate processes effectively and explain technical information clearly and practically.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to recognize when an employee needs additional instruction or reinforcement.
Patient, approachable, and professional demeanor, with comfort working with employees of varying experience levels.
Ability to work independently and collaborate 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 onboarding and floor training for new employees.
Provide hands-on, job-specific training in the production environment.
Demonstrate proper manufacturing methods, processes, and work procedures alongside employees.
Train and assist employees in developing proficiency with specific machinery, equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.
Evaluate employee understanding and skill development, and identify areas requiring additional training or reinforcement.
Tailor training to 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, skills, or work procedures are identified.
Assist employees in developing manufacturing skills, including applicable coating and lining processes.
Demonstrate proper use of measuring tools and the application of basic shop math as required for the position being trained.
Present technical information and training requirements using hands-on demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, short videos, and other approved materials.
Assist with the timely and consistent rollout and communication of training programs.
Prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions and help evaluate 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 by reinforcing established procedures and approved work methods.
Model 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.