On-The-Job Trainer

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing•Kerrville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The On-the-Job Trainer prepares new hires on the production floor by building the knowledge, skills, and performance needed to succeed in their roles. The trainer leads and supports a learning environment and serves as a subject matter expert. This position is part of the production team and also produces cable harness and CCA assemblies when not training personnel. The role requires flexibility to meet business needs, effective collaboration, and the ability to work in a busy production environment.

Requirements

At least two years of production or quality experience in the applicable area: for CCA work, such as soldering, wires, or bonding/coating; for cable work, such as termination/closing or routing.
Productivity and quality must meet Level 2 performance requirements.
Very good understanding of specifications, drawings, and tooling.
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques.
Ability to present information to a variety of audiences.
Good communication and organizational skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Attention to detail, ability to communicate highly technical information, problem-solving skills, and ability to provide solutions.
Ability to work well with others and participate in team and cell-building environments.
Must be able to meet modified requirements within 180 days of accepting the position when requirements are adjusted based on labor availability and staffing needs.
Ability to accurately enter and retrieve job-related data using a computer.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend, including prolonged standing; regularly lift objects weighing 1–50 lbs.
Ability to read .37M from the Graham-Field vision chart, see and read colors, use hand tools and pneumatic equipment, read, write, and count accurately, and move freely throughout the factory.
Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to KMM safety policies and procedures and manufacturer recommendations for operating equipment and tools.
Develop training checklists that help trainees meet company and customer goals for quality and delivery.
Train one-on-one or multiple operators and deliver training in formats suited to trainees’ needs.
Coordinate with team leads, manufacturing supervisors, and engineering to evaluate training effectiveness and adjust training as needed.
Conduct organized, confident trainings and keep trainees engaged.
Provide feedback and direction to develop others.
Report weekly on structured learning experiences and monitor operator quality and productivity results.
Produce cable harness and CCA assemblies when not training personnel.
Problem-solve production issues to improve processes and prevent recurrence.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Maintain applicable production certifications: J-STD-001 and IPC-610 for CCA work; SI&A and QID for cable work.
Support Lean manufacturing by teaching, coaching, and mentoring; facilitating Lean initiatives; identifying process-improvement ideas and metrics; compiling metrics with KMM Lean Liaisons; keeping Liaisons and Practitioners informed about projects; and coordinating Lean training for the area.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.