Training Specialist | Application

Training Specialist

Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI), located in University Research Park on the west side of Madison, is looking to add a Training Specialist to our well-trained and experienced staff. AAI is an electronics manufacturing services provider of electronic assemblies and products, including the Captioned Telephone (CapTel). This full time position offers a first shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (flexibility with schedule), a competitive starting wage and a full benefits package. Wage depending on experience. Absent undue hardship, Advanced Assembly will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and individuals with disabilities. New Employees - Sign-On Bonus: The company is offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to newly-hired, full-time employees. The bonus will be paid on the first check following successful completion of the employee's 90-day probationary period. Advanced Assembly offers a diverse, friendly, and casual work environment. We have a proven track record of stability, growth, and providing advancement opportunities. If you have an interest in working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, while learning, developing, and advancing your career in a skilled trade, we highly recommend you apply!

Job Summary

The Training Specialist is responsible for scheduling and conducting onsite training sessions and orientations for new employees, as well as providing ongoing training for current staff. This role requires strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate program concepts in a professional yet approachable manner. The Training Specialist will also address performance concerns and recommend improvements to training curriculum and materials.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Develop and prepare manufacturing related training session materials, including Safety, 5S, Restricted Substances, Quality Management System (QMS), and Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) workmanship standards.
• Administer and maintain the training application within the QMS.
• Coordinate with department managers to ensure training schedules are met.
• Schedule and conduct classroom training sessions for new and current employees.
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring by working alongside employees at their workstations.
• Evaluate quality data and workmanship to assess training effectiveness; collaborate with the Safety Manager on performance issues and curriculum improvements.
• Maintain the training records database.
• Work with Quality and Safety teams to update procedures, documentation, and inspection processes.
• Assist in the performance of safety inspections and audits.
• Deliver cross-functional training, including Lean, Lean Six Sigma, 6S, and Safety initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Current Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certification to applicable IPC/J-STD standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• 1-2 years of employee training experience preferred.
• Formal training and/or working knowledge of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and 5S/6S methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Basic understanding of safety programs and compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or other regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint; working knowledge of ERP and QMS Systems.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage employees while presenting program concepts in a professional yet approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work with employees from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English (verbal and written); secondary language a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This is largely a sedentary role; however, walking, bending and/or standing is required, as necessary.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General Sign-Off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence of company policies.

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law and regulations.