Technical Trainer - Manufacturing

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is accepting resumes for a Technical Trainer that will be based at MAMC South Charleston or MAMC Huntington. Provide Train-the-Trainer and mentor training for apprenticeship providers. Designing and providing customized training to meet industry demand; assist with technical services for clients; assisting with instruction of various programs and related training for apprentice occupations. Duties may include assisting with apprenticeship testing and interviews, developing lesson plans, setup and assignment of online class material and assisting in the instruction of other MAMC training programs. Working with the MAMC Industry Advisory Council to maintain industry standards. Includes day-to-day interaction with all MAMC sites, pertinent day-to-day interaction with MAMC management, intense day-to-day interaction with local and regional customers, ensure partner and industry satisfaction, lead in developing and implementing appropriate procedures and processes to ensure the latest technologies are available. Lead in maintaining a safe and clean facility, assuring all safety procedures are followed. Assist with student recruiting activities. Travel will be required, and candidate may split time between MAMC Charleston and MAMC Huntington locations. Additional Responsibilities: Maintaining familiarity with new and developing manufacturing processes and materials; assisting industrial and individuals with advanced manufacturing techniques to develop and enhance the regions' industrial workforce capabilities, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An Associate in education, curriculum design or a technical field is required.
Must have a minimum of five years' work experience as a trainer/educator, preferably in a manufacturing field such as machining, industrial maintenance, automation, safety, electrical, logistics, or quality.
Must have a strong understanding of adult learning concepts.
Strong oral and written skills combined with a team-player attitude are required.
Interested individuals must display self-initiative and the ability to work in a team environment.
Must be willing to travel nationally to conduct training and visit manufacturing companies to advise of MAMC service offerings and willing to do industry outreach and recruiting activities.

Nice To Haves

An Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum design or a technical field is preferred.
Hands-on instruction or training experience is preferred.
Oversight and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Industry certifications such as, but not limited to, NIMS, AWS, or OSHA are desired.

Responsibilities

Provide Train-the-Trainer and mentor training for apprenticeship providers.
Designing and providing customized training to meet industry demand
Assist with technical services for clients
Assist with instruction of various programs and related training for apprentice occupations.
Assist with apprenticeship testing and interviews
Developing lesson plans
Setup and assignment of online class material
Assisting in the instruction of other MAMC training programs.
Working with the MAMC Industry Advisory Council to maintain industry standards.
Lead in developing and implementing appropriate procedures and processes to ensure the latest technologies are available.
Lead in maintaining a safe and clean facility, assuring all safety procedures are followed.
Assist with student recruiting activities.
Maintaining familiarity with new and developing manufacturing processes and materials
Assisting industrial and individuals with advanced manufacturing techniques to develop and enhance the regions' industrial workforce capabilities
Performing other duties as assigned.