Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

8d•$36 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Assembly and Test Technical Trainer works with a team to train and mentor employees and non-senior trainers in the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient assemblers and test technicians supporting Moog precision hardware. The role leads and coordinates daily activities for the assembly and test area training program, meeting organizational and employee needs while developing entry-level trainers and enhancing their technical skills and knowledge. The trainer contributes to projects by providing specialized assembly and test workmanship standards for course improvements and catalogue development. This position delivers and coordinates training for groups of 2–24 students, adapts instruction to different learning styles, and provides hands-on workshops and coaching. The trainer identifies skills gaps, develops training solutions, evaluates program effectiveness, and works with stakeholders to align training with organizational goals and industry standards. The role works under minimal supervision, acts as an assembly and test lead, and may have up to two direct reports. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Five years of relevant technical experience.
Proven subject matter expertise in assembly and test processes for mechanical or electrical assemblies.
Instructor-level capability for assembly and test certifications such as Torque, O-ring, Lee Plug and Helicoil installation, and Conformal Coating.
Extensive knowledge, including some understanding of theoretical concepts used in servo-valves, electronics boxes, and actuation systems, with emphasis on practical application of specialized methods and techniques.
Ability to translate complex technical standards and specific product and process knowledge to address organizational skills gaps.
Ability to train one-on-one and in large groups, typically 2–24 students, on assembly operations, process tools, operations safety, and kit-based learning.
Ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, if not meeting the preferred high school diploma or GED qualification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Technical or vocational degree.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor employees and non-senior trainers in assembly and test skills and knowledge.
Lead and coordinate daily activities for the assembly and test area training program.
Train classes of 2–24 students and adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
Coordinate and deliver training sessions, including hands-on workshops.
Train students on assembly operations, process tools such as I-WIN, EHRs, and TIPQA, and operations safety; coach students through kit-based learning in multiple work centers.
Contribute specialized assembly and test workmanship standards for course improvements and catalogue development.
Support senior content developers with routine tasks.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and industry standards.
Assess training effectiveness using feedback and performance metrics, and implement improvements.
Conduct skills gap analyses and develop appropriate training solutions for individual students and the campus.
Provide guidance and coaching on day-to-day training concerns in the assembly and test area.
Act as an assembly and test lead, delegate tasks to training team members, and review their work product.
Bring Moog values to work each day.