Manufacturing Trainer

Manufacturing Trainer

Victaulic is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Trainer to join our Kansas City, MO team. In this role, you'll evaluate employees to identify and address weaknesses in production skills, and conduct training tailored to individual skill levels. You'll work closely with shop employees to develop new skills in the manufacturing process, including coating, and present technical data and training requirements. Encouraging employees to pursue training and identifying potential candidates for progression will be key aspects of your role. You'll track employee success and progress, assist in communicating training programs, and prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions, measuring their effectiveness based on success rates. If you have a passion for teaching, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of training methodologies, we want to hear from you.

Your Impact Starts Here

Victaulic is committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

What You'll Build & Own

• Evaluate employees and identify weaknesses in production skills
• Identify and conduct training according to individual skill levels
• Work alongside shop employees to develop new skills in the manufacturing process, including coating
• Present technical data and training requirements through PowerPoint presentations and short videos
• Encourage employees to pursue training and identify potential candidates for progression
• Track employee success and progress
• Assist in the rollout and communication of all training programs on a timely basis
• Prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions, measuring effectiveness based on success rate
• Train and help develop employees on the operation of specific machinery
• Teach welding skills in carbon and stainless plate, and pipe welding using GMAW-P and GTAW
• Support and help develop robotic welding programming

Onboarding & Process Documentation

• Lead onboarding and new employee training
• Build processes and establish documents testing, checklists, and procedures (e.g., Day 1, Week 1, Month 1)
• Lead training initiatives and roll them out to teams
• Develop and maintain Procedures, JSAs, LOTO, and Method Sheets (e.g., cutting sequence, truck loading log, IPC loading log)
• Create engaging content and videos of fabrication processes
• Build training schedules/templates and Mendix trainings
• Review and train on the cross-training matrix (HDPE/cut-grooving, uncommon tools)
• Coordinate crane and forklift training schedules (trainer, location, date) across facilities
• Support facility standardizations

Certifications & Safety

• Train and maintain records for forklift and crane certifications
• Assist with the FEM/5S program as needed
• Support FEM/Safety training across all facilities

Auditing & Validation

• Validate Procedures, JSAs, LOTO, and Method Sheets
• Validate checklists, binders, and groove inspections
• Validate that processes and procedures are being followed (e.g., field boxes, labeling, pipe markings)
• Validate standard layouts against management specs (tool boxes, floor markings, tools, shadow boards)
• Serve as process auditor

What You Bring

• High School Diploma
• Experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, self-motivated, and detail oriented

What Sets You Apart

• Computer literacy of Microsoft Windows software, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless, and alloy metals
• Familiarity with liquid and powder type coatings
• Familiarity with ASTM specifications, AWWA standards, and AWS/ASME welding codes
• Good understanding of shop math (fraction to decimal) and the ability to read a tape measure and measuring tools (caliper, micrometers)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Good problem-solving capabilities
• Robotic welding experience with programming

What We Offer

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathwayswe build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

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