Senior Technical Training Specialist

KION Group•Wauwatosa, WI

8d•$85,125 - $124,850•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include delivering training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions. You will understand and effectively communicate how Dematic’s custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems, and adapt quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements. You will act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries. You will also take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.

Requirements

High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
Strong desire to help others learn.
Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment.
Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed.
Adaptability to work in various temperature conditions, ranging from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.

Responsibilities

Delivering training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
Understanding and effectively communicating how the Dematic’s custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
Acting as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
Taking on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.