Production Trainer Specialist I - Assembly

Essential Responsibilities

The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities and expectations of the position; however, additional duties may be assigned as required. Duties will vary based on the shift and area assigned.

• Coordinate and deliver new employee onboarding. Develop training plans for new employees as preparation for work in the production lines.
• Lead hands-on training across work stations during new employee onboarding. Collaborate with Production Training Specialists to provide needed instruction throughout onboarding program.
• Conduct skill assessments of new employees at the end of onboarding classes. Provide feedback to new employee supervisors about skill levels achieved during onboarding period. Communicate additional skill development recommendations.
• Facilitate classroom, small group, and on-the-job training for new and existing team members at AAON's manufacturing facilities. Conducts all computer, part/unit documentation, and quality training used to support production job tasks with a focus on building a quality product.
• Tracks and reports all completed New Hire and QTL/Production Lead training.
• Trains team members on proper tool safety and use, assembly best practices, 1st article inspection (if applicable), unit paperwork and sign off requirements.
• Trains and enforces proper use of PPE.
• Performs audits of assembly processes and finished product, confirms products built are within compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.
• Proctors team member assessments to ensure they meet skill qualifications and proficiency requirements.
• Coaches QTLs and Production Leaders in problem solving, Lean, 6S and Continuous Improvement methods. Recruits potential leadership candidates for QTL and Production Lead positions.
• Ensures AAON meets all company quality standards for products with on time production and within design specifications.
• Works with other departments to create and improve production process and quality metrics and support new process implementation. Stays up-to-date on new processes, technologies, and methods applicable to production job tasks.
• Promotes a positive AAON culture, exemplifying company values.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency along with completing all required Certified QTL classes.
• Competent Keyboarding and Computer skills, experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) a plus.
• 3-5 years of production training experience.
• Classroom instruction experience required.
• The individual will have a working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and best practices and/or management experience, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Essential Mental Functions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have the ability to write routine electronic correspondence.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage both classroom and hands-on training activities.
• Effective collaboration and coordination skills.
• Must be self-disciplined and possess excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Stay current in quality design and methodology.
• Learn and bring others along with new technologies and processes.

Essential Physical Functions

• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk unassisted in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs unassisted.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a manufacturing facility and regularly exposed to:

• Humidity, loud noises, dirt
• Varying and extreme temperatures
• Sheet Metal
• Forklift traffic

Benefits and Compensation Summary

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
• Premium 401(k) plan