Operations Trainer

NOX METALS•Detroit, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Nox Metals is building a supply chain for American factories that moves as fast as they do, using software and automation to supply aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers faster than the industry thought possible. The company is hiring an Operations Trainer to help every new floor employee become safe, confident, and effective. This role will lead hands-on onboarding, maintain training standards, and work with operations leaders to close skill gaps across material handling, saws, shipping, and software systems. This is a floor-based role where training occurs beside the work with clear demonstrations, supervised practice, and documented qualification.

Requirements

  • Patient, credible teacher who enjoys helping people improve
  • Comfortable demonstrating work on a manufacturing floor
  • Clear in both written and spoken communication
  • Serious about safety and unwilling to sign off incomplete training
  • Organized with records, schedules, and follow-up
  • Able to adapt teaching to different experience levels and learning styles
  • Comfortable with software, documentation, and operating data

Nice To Haves

  • Experience training employees in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or another industrial setting
  • Hands-on experience with forklifts, cranes, saws, shipping, or material handling
  • Experience building standard work or qualification programs
  • Familiarity with adult learning or train-the-trainer methods
  • Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

Responsibilities

  • Deliver new-hire orientation and floor onboarding
  • Teach safety procedures, standard work, material traceability, and software workflows
  • Coordinate equipment training and qualification with authorized leaders
  • Build and maintain practical training guides, checklists, and skills matrices
  • Observe employees performing work and provide clear coaching
  • Identify recurring errors and partner with leaders to improve the process
  • Track required training and follow up before qualifications expire
  • Support retraining after incidents, process changes, or quality issues
  • Help Production Supervisors become stronger on-the-job coaches
  • Complete other tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Equity in Nox Metals
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
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