Manufacturing Training Specialist – CNC Machining

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing execution of employee training programs at Xylem’s Morton Grove site. Working with site leadership, functional teams, subject matter experts, and employees, the specialist helps ensure training plans are deployed effectively and employees gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform safely, efficiently, and according to established standards. The role coordinates and delivers training; assists with developing and maintaining training materials; administers training systems and records; and monitors training completion and effectiveness. The specialist also supports continuous improvement by collecting feedback, identifying training gaps, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements. The position primarily supports second shift, typically 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with some flexibility to adjust hours and overlap with first shift for training, onboarding, meetings, and other business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, educational technology, or adult education.
Previous experience in a manufacturing-related environment, including experience developing and delivering technical and safety training programs.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
Knowledge of regulations and standards related to safety and quality in manufacturing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and other training software; full proficiency with the Office Suite.
Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills.
Analytical, troubleshooting, and influential skills.
Some flexibility to adjust working hours and overlap with first shift as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the site’s training plan and ensure training activities are completed according to defined priorities, schedules, and requirements.
Coordinate training with supervisors, managers, subject matter experts, and functional partners for onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and employee development.
Assist with creating, revising, and maintaining training modules, materials, presentations, job aids, assessments, and other learning resources with functional subject matter experts.
Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training to manufacturing employees as needed.
Track, monitor, and document employee participation, completion, qualifications, and other training requirements.
Monitor required plant employee training and communicate upcoming, overdue, or incomplete requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
Support new employee onboarding and qualification so employees are prepared to perform assigned responsibilities safely and effectively.
Observe and evaluate training activities and employee performance to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for reinforcement or improvement.
Collect and analyze training data, feedback, and performance indicators to improve training programs and processes.
Support standardization of training content, documentation, and delivery methods across departments.
Update training materials when processes, procedures, equipment, quality requirements, or work instructions change.
Promote continuous learning, employee development, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Participate in training-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.