Mechanical Trainer - Tissue Converting Machines

Valmet•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Mechanical Trainer delivers technical training on Valmet tissue converting equipment to customers and internal teams. The role develops operator and maintenance capabilities through classroom instruction and hands-on equipment training, with approximately 30% classroom instruction and 70% hands-on training. It also supports customers and service teams by answering technical questions and assisting with field service activities. This is a field-based, customer-facing role focused on coaching and continuous improvement of training programs. When not training, the Mechanical Trainer supports mechanical field service needs, including installations, audits, trials, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. The role collaborates with Italian counterparts, technicians, engineers, service managers, and customers to promote consistent knowledge transfer and equipment best practices. The position is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin when not traveling, and requires travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to confidently lead training sessions.
Customer-facing professionalism and a coaching and development mindset.
General mechanical aptitude, with experience on OEM equipment or in a related industrial field.
At least 2 years of training or instructional experience.
Ability to balance training responsibilities with hands-on field service support.
Comfort presenting to groups and working one-on-one with technicians and operators.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% for customer training and field service needs.
Ability to work from the Green Bay location when not traveling.
Availability to interview onsite.

Responsibilities

Deliver technical training on tissue converting equipment, approximately 30% in the classroom and 70% hands-on.
Answer mechanical and troubleshooting-related questions from customers and internal technicians.
Coach and guide operators and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Support mechanical field service activities when not training, including installations, audits, trials, and maintenance tasks.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting and provide hands-on support at customer sites.
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve training materials and programs.
Collaborate with engineering, service teams, and Italian counterparts to align on equipment knowledge and best practices.
Promote a safe and structured learning environment for training participants.
Build customer relationships through professional communication and a coaching mindset.