Training Coordinator

MetalCraft of Mayville•Mayville, WI

About The Position

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a hands-on Training Coordinator to support onboarding, training, and development for manufacturing employees. The role works closely with new employees, production supervisors, and experienced team members to deliver effective instruction, build employee confidence, and support long-term success. The Training Coordinator develops a working understanding of manufacturing processes and identifies opportunities to improve training. In collaboration with Operations and Human Resources, this position helps develop and maintain structured, practical training programs. The role requires adapting to manufacturing's fast pace while giving employees appropriate instruction, encouragement, and time to develop proficiency. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, uses an approachable and adaptable coaching style, and values helping employees build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous manufacturing experience required, with willingness and ability to learn various production processes and job functions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain processes clearly to employees with varying levels of experience.
Adaptable, approachable, results-oriented, and supportive, with a genuine interest in helping others learn while balancing production demands with individual learning needs.
Ability to recognize when employees need additional guidance and adapt training methods to individual learning needs.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple training activities and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and management.
Proactive problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must expect to spend significant time on the production floor providing hands-on training and employee support.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in manufacturing, education, human resources, or a related field.
Experience in employee training, coaching, mentoring, or leadership.

Responsibilities

Support new employees through initial onboarding, hands-on training, and transition into assigned production roles.
Develop working knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, and job responsibilities to understand training needs and challenges.
Provide instruction, coaching, encouragement, and ongoing support to help new employees build skills, confidence, and efficiency to meet production expectations.
Partner with production supervisors, team leads, and experienced employees to establish consistent training methods and expectations.
Identify gaps in existing training processes and recommend improvements to employee understanding, confidence, and job readiness.
Assist in developing and implementing structured training programs, including schedules, job-specific learning plans, work instructions, and competency assessments.
Monitor new employee progress, provide constructive feedback, and coordinate additional training or support as needed.
Conduct regular follow-ups with new employees and supervisors to evaluate training effectiveness, address concerns, and identify improvements.
Assist in identifying and developing experienced employees who can serve as trainers and mentors.
Maintain accurate training records and documentation, including completed training, skills assessments, and progress toward job proficiency.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations to evaluate training effectiveness and support employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives.
Promote a positive learning environment emphasizing safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company and plant safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.