Professional Technical Trainer

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

13d•$76,400 - $95,500

About The Position

As a Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer, you will develop and deliver high-quality training programs to internal and external stakeholders. Training covers operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions. You will explain how Dematic’s custom solutions integrate into material handling system operations, adapt to changing curriculum and equipment requirements, and contribute subject-matter expertise to student guides and training materials for traditional and digital delivery. Responsibilities may expand as your company and equipment knowledge grows. The role requires up to 75% travel and involves working around industrial equipment in distribution centers, following PPE requirements and adapting to varied temperatures and physical conditions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems.
Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls.
Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
Exceptional communication and training skills, with strong attention to detail.
Strong desire to help others learn.
Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
Physical ability to navigate around distribution-center equipment, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
Comfort navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools or equipment.
Ability to stand and navigate concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
Proficiency using small hand tools.
Ability to work in various temperature conditions, from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering training in the material handling industry, preferably with an emphasis on controls.
Experience with AB and Siemens PLCs.
Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.

Responsibilities

Deliver training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
Explain how Dematic’s custom solutions integrate into material handling system operations.
Adapt to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
Contribute subject-matter expertise to student guides and training materials for traditional and digital delivery.
Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.
Travel up to 75%.