Production Trainer

Canam Steel Corporation•Point of Rocks, MD

About The Position

Directs the implementation of technical skills development and training initiatives for newly hired production employees and on-going training of current employees. Responsible for designing, building and executing a best-in-class training system for our production workers. This position will create and maintain a standardized approach to production technical training to ensure safety, technical competence and enhanced skill development for our employees, documenting proper training materials, reporting on training progress and making recommendations to enhance the program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 5 years of experience in the Steel Industry or high school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of experience in the Steel Industry.
Possess computer skills to include: MS Excel and Word.
Works in a safe and conscientious manner.
Possess the ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
Welding, Crane operating, Rigging, and Machine operating skills.
Ability for some local travel to job sites.

Nice To Haves

TWI Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides new hires with a one-on-one learning experience.
Designs and develops production training programs in all production areas.
Identify and implement the appropriate training methods or activities to ensure program is effective.
Assesses program effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills
Ensures all trainees are capable of producing a product that meets recognized standards and customer expectations.
May provide remedial and supplemental training to employees to assist them in learning proper job function(s), safe work habits or cross training.
Advises management team on training opportunities as observed and develop action plan as appropriate.
Gathers feedback from trainees to ensure training effectiveness and acts independently to improve training process.
Develops and maintains the knowledge and skills needed to meet current and future job responsibilities.
Effectively communicates with individuals and teams by using positive interaction skills and the key principles of communication.
Provides professional assistance and expertise and maintains effective working relationships within and outside the department
Flexible and willing to periodically work on varied shifts to obtain the goals of the training program.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintains and updates work instructions/job break down sheets.
Maintains and updates Training Matrix.
Regular and reliable attendance.