Instructor Technical Training

Nissan•Somerset, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs dealership technicians in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive systems used in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles; verifies their understanding of the subject matter using competency based training; prepares classrooms, workshops, and vehicles as appropriate; and maintains attendee training records in software system database. Responsibilities include facility related tasks and training vehicle inventory maintenance. Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Requirements

Very strong automotive technical knowledge/background, preferably with some specific Nissan/Infiniti experience.
Skill in effectively managing classroom and workshop environments.
Five or more years of work experience in a technical discipline, including two or more years of directly related professional Training experience.
Professional Certification (e.g. OEM Master Technician, ASE Master Technician etc.) or an AA degree.
Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, other PC applications, or mainframe applications.
Must have capabilities to move tables and chairs during class changes as well as move and place guide books and job aids (shipped in case lots).
Must possess mobility sufficient for repetitive ingress and egress of vehicles, as well as the capability to walk several hundred feet to retrieve training vehicles, clean them as necessary and place them in the shop.
Must be able to place vehicles on a frame contact lift, requiring repetitive kneeling and arm strength sufficient to properly place lift arms under vehicle.
Must have sufficient arm strength to work with arms above head to prepare vehicles for training exercises after they are positioned on overhead lifts.
Must have the mobility to work under the dash area of vehicles to prepare workshop exercises.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as walk throughout the shop area to address technicians learning needs during workshop activities.
Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds when moving component based training materials.
Must be capable of removing and replacing wheel and tire assemblies during chassis training preparation and demonstration.
Must be capable of working overhead such as when changing training vehicle fluids, as well as capable of lifting wheel and tire assemblies during tire rotations, lifting 12 volt batteries out of vehicles for replacement, etc.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

ASE Master Tech Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conducts classroom lectures and discussions on theory of operation, technology, and specific automotive systems used in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
Instructs and demonstrates the use of special tools and equipment.
Verifies that students understand training and are competent to perform repairs as instructed.
Performs classroom setup for instruction including collecting, preparing, and arranging media such as Technician guidebooks, Power Point presentations, diagram boards, and other materials collected from outside sources.
Organizes workshop, vehicles, and workstations that use components such as engine or transmission assemblies and simulators that depict specific systems or components.
Assures that vehicles are appropriately set-up for the training session.
Prints class rosters, tracks technician progress and updates training records at the completion of each class.
Advises Dealer if technician incompletes class, helps with enrollment activities when requested.
Works with area manager to maintain a vehicle inventory to ensure the correct mix of vehicles is available to support training curriculum and training vehicles are properly serviced and repaired.
Maintains training center appearance and efficient operation.
May be required to coordinate facility maintenance with vendors.
Orders office and classroom supplies, technician’s guidebooks and support materials, and shop supplies.
Schedules the use of the facility for other Nissan/Infiniti departments.
Performs other related duties as necessary.