Manufacturing Training Specialist – CNC Machining

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist supports 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 coordinates and delivers training, helps develop and maintain training materials, administers training systems and records, and monitors completion and effectiveness. The role also supports continuous improvement by gathering feedback, identifying training gaps, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements. It 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 as needed for training, onboarding, meetings, and business needs. The successful candidate collaborates across departments in a manufacturing environment and promotes continuous learning, employee development, safety, quality, and operational excellence. The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000, plus bonus; starting pay depends on factors such as skills, experience, and work location and is not typically at the top of the range.

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 Office Suite.
Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills.
Analytical, troubleshooting, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Support the site's established training plan and ensure training activities are completed according to defined priorities, schedules, and requirements.
Coordinate training with supervisors, managers, subject matter experts, and other functional partners for onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and ongoing development.
Assist in 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 completion of required plant employee training and communicate upcoming, overdue, or incomplete requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
Support new employee onboarding and qualification to help employees safely and effectively perform assigned responsibilities.
Observe and evaluate training activities and employee performance to assess training effectiveness and identify opportunities for reinforcement or improvement.
Collect and analyze training data, feedback, and performance indicators to support continuous improvement of 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.