Production Trainer, Training and Development (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Administration

Production Trainer, Training and Development (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the training Supervisor and Manager in the consistent one on one training of team members in area specific skills required. Lead, motivate and train team members in the efficient and effective completion of team duties within the Piper quality system and process specifications. Support training schedules to ensure a timely and efficient output of quality product. Resolve conflict as needed and follow policies and procedures as deemed appropriate for each situation. Promote and foster teamwork throughout the organization.

• Lead, motivate, and train team members to work with/from and follow: quality system and process specifications, work orders, travelers, station paperwork, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, Aircraft Production Orders, schematics, layout & modifications sheets, engineering orders, Piper Process Spec (PPS), Piper Material Spec (PMS), Operational Methods Sheets, Material Review Board and verbal/written instruction.


• Assist in the development of new hire team members and coach them throughout the training program to learn the knowledge, skills and values needed to succeed in future roles.


• Provide high quality instruction to team members in classroom, laboratory and manufacturing floor settings to enhance their knowledge, skills and performance.


• Conduct or coordinate training and cross training of team members to attain acceptable levels of performance.


• Assist supervisor with training team members in need of skill remediation and enhancement.


• Provide regular and consistent performance assessments on training level team members using daily and weekly evaluation documents.


• Monitor the schedule and workflow of team member training responsibilities.


• Working knowledge of fabrication, aircraft assembly and aircraft completion skills sets.


• Coordinate daily goals and activities.


• Maintain compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA ACSEP elements.


• Assists other team members to achieve a high level of quality and productivity.


• Act as liaison between all disciplines, i.e., IPT, QA, PC, and Engineering, to resolve problems.


• Interface with all departments regarding parts, materials, and quality to avoid or expedite shortages on the line.


• Work within the company electronic data systems when required.


• Coordinate installations or assemblies outside the department as required to work squawks.


• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend resources necessary to accomplish present and future tasks and objectives.


• Promote housekeeping chores throughout department to keep a presentable appearance of the Company.


• Support safety programs and promote safety equipment usage, ensuring compliance of all safety policies.


• Foster two-way communication.


• Present in-person and online training sessions as needed.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Responsibilities include leading, motivating, training and assisting team members. This position may require the need for a flex schedule to accommodate 2nd shift and weekend shift training needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or equivalent

Related Experience Requirements:

o Sheet Metal Structural Assembler, Mechanic or equivalent: 5 years

o Demonstrated experience training new team members

Basic to advanced ability of Office computer programs

o Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Use of hand and power tools as required

Follow all safety procedures

Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form. Excellent leadership, motivation, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential in this position.

Delivering timely communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different information exchanges related to functional tasks, workplace initiatives, requirements, and cross functional interactions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate job specific equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance and reach above, out, and below.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. Frequent contact with various staff, sales representatives, employees and community members. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Companys need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.