Manufacturing Training Specialist (Weld/Fab/Paint)

Oshkosh Corporation • Kewaunee, WI

8d • $64,500 - $103,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh company, is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist with a history dating back to 1941. They offer turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications, including manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly, all under one roof. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family, contributing innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. The company offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package effective day one, job stability, opportunities for growth, and a culture focused on people first, innovation, and advancing industries. The Manufacturing Training Specialist role is responsible for developing and implementing Training and Development programs for Kewaunee Fabrications team members, supporting the design and deployment of strategic learning programs across the organization. This includes technical-manufacturing training, training strategy, and program design. This role will be instrumental in establishing training programs at the Kewaunee, WI facility, which is a unionized, onsite location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) plus years’ experience in Training and Development/ Management/Organization Development.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Training, Education, or Human Resources OR combination of equivalent experience in Instructional and Program Design
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative/creative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Focus on results and quality
• Completing projects in a timely manner within tight timelines
• Prior experience with program design and/or curriculum writing
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS); prior Workday experience preferred.
• Prior experience creating training videos and writing video scripts.
• Proficient in MS Office (Specifically Publisher, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Proficient Adobe Acrobat Pro

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and delivers curriculum, courses, and associated materials in all available/appropriate training media on a variety of topics.
• Assists in the assessment of training requirements across the organization.
• Networks with Production leaders to identify training needs and develop programs to address needs.
• Develops online learning modules within the corporate LMS.
• Develops Instructor-Lead Training modules.
• Tracks learning using the LMS.
• Networks collaboratively across different Business Units within the segment.
• Researches and writes proposals.
• Identifies, evaluates, negotiates with, recommends, and implements vendor training courseware, materials, and media as appropriate.
• Works with outside vendors and internal stakeholders to customize and coordinate program design and delivery.
• Identifies external training courses for employees as appropriate.
• Participates in special corporate and organization development initiatives such as Town Halls and Employee Briefings.
• Assists in the coordination of training events.
• Conducts on the job training, new hire orientation, and/or on demand training based on business needs.
• Participates in industry training groups, internal education advisory boards and user groups.
• Supports documentation standards for all Training Center activities and products.
• Develops and publishes content within the knowledge repository and Training Center intranet site and participates in their continuous improvement.
• Works within established documentation style and templates.
• Participates in budget preparation and tracking, while ensuring adherence to the department budget.
• Follows guidance from leaders.
• Monitors compliance and record keeping within the Learning Management System.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefit package effective day one (1).
• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) + company match, wellness programs, paid time off, stock purchase programs, employee discount program and more.
• Job stability and opportunities for growth.
• Culture focused on people first, innovation and advancing industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED