Mechanical Packaging Trainer

FIDELITY MANUFACTURING • Ocala, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Mechanical Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining technical training programs for employees involved in the mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures, structural components, and associated mechanical systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert and coach, ensuring employees develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and safety awareness necessary to perform work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established quality standards.
The trainer provides classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job instruction; evaluates employee competency; and delivers ongoing coaching to support workforce development and operational excellence. Working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams, the trainer ensures training programs align with standardized work instructions, customer requirements, production objectives, OSHA regulations, and ISO quality standards.
This position plays a critical role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement by promoting best practices, reducing defects and rework, supporting employee qualification efforts, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment
• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, packaging, manufacturing, maintenance, or another role requiring strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, packing operations, tools, equipment, and safe work practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to employees with varying experience levels.
• Ability to assess employee performance, identify skill gaps, and provide constructive coaching and feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management training priorities and maintain accurate training records
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-related field
• Experience in power generation, heavy manufacturing, rotating equipment, turbine, generator, or industrial equipment assembly environments
• Prior experience serving as a trainer, lead technician, team lead, mentor, or subject matter expert
• Experience creating training programs and competency-based learning paths

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on the job training for employees involved in the mechanical assembly, installation, and packaging of generator enclosures, structural components, and related mechanical systems.
• Train and qualify new hires, transferred employees, and incumbent employees on standardized work instructions, assembly procedures, quality requirements, and safety expectations
• Demonstrate proper mechanical assembly techniques, tool usage, equipment operation, material handling practices, and safe work methods in accordance with company standards
• Assess employee knowledge, skill proficiency, and job readiness through observations, demonstrations, evaluations, and competency assessments
• Monitor employee performance during training and production activities, providing timely coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to reinforce desired behaviors and performance standards
• Identify individual and team skill gaps and collaborate with production leadership to develop targeted training gaps and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate training documentation, qualification records, skill matrices, and competency assessments in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure employees consistently follow standardized work instructions, engineering specifications, quality standards, and packaging procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities related to mechanical assembly, packaging, safety, and quality concerns and nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Human Resources teams to support workforce development initiatives and operational goals
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness, standard work, manufacturing processes, quality performance, and employee engagement
• Review, develop, revise and maintain training materials, job aids, visual standards, and employee qualification criteria as needed
• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical packaging processes and provide technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance to OSHA regulations, company policies, PPE requirements and safe work practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment consistent with 5S and continuous improvement principles
• Communicate technical information, job expectations, and procedural changes clearly and effectively to employees at all organizational levels
• Meet established training, safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development objectives
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Training Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Sick Time
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Fun Events!
• Paid vacation days
• 401K
• Learning and Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree