AAON

HVAC equipment design, manufacture, and testing

Production Trainer Specialist 1 - Assembly

Corporate & Technical TrainingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency and completion of all required Certified QTL classes are required.
Three to five years of production training experience is required.
Classroom instruction experience is required.
Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and best practices, management experience, or equivalent experience in a similar industry is required.
Competent keyboarding and computer skills are required.
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is required.
The ability to write routine electronic correspondence is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability to manage classroom and hands-on training activities is required.
Effective collaboration and coordination skills are required.
Self-discipline, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and strong attention to detail are required.
The ability to stay current in quality design and methodology and learn and share new technologies and processes is required.
The ability to stand and sit for extended periods, walk unassisted in an industrial environment and up and down stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver new employee onboarding and develop training plans to prepare new employees for production-line work.
Lead hands-on training across work stations during onboarding and collaborate with Production Training Specialists to provide instruction throughout the onboarding program.
Conduct skill assessments at the end of onboarding classes, provide supervisors feedback on skills achieved, and communicate additional skill-development recommendations.
Facilitate classroom, small-group, and on-the-job training for new and existing team members at manufacturing facilities.
Conduct computer, part and unit documentation, and quality training that supports production tasks and product quality.
Track and report completed new-hire and QTL/Production Lead training.
Train team members in tool safety and use, assembly best practices, first-article inspection when applicable, unit paperwork, and sign-off requirements.
Train and enforce proper use of personal protective equipment.
Audit assembly processes and finished products and confirm compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.
Proctor team-member assessments to verify skill qualifications and proficiency.
Coach QTLs and Production Leaders in problem solving, Lean, 6S, and continuous-improvement methods; recruit potential candidates for QTL and Production Lead positions.
Ensure products meet company quality standards and design specifications and are produced on time.
Work with other departments to create and improve production processes and quality metrics and support implementation of new processes.
Stay up to date on processes, technologies, and methods applicable to production tasks.
Promote a positive company culture and exemplify company values.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is a plus.

Job Description:

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

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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

About the Company

AAON

HVAC equipment design, manufacture, and testing

AAON designs, manufactures, and rigorously tests premium HVAC equipment for commercial and industrial environments. Its products are highly configurable, allowing customers to specify performance, size, and features to match their specific needs. The company’s workflow centers on in-house engineering, fabrication, and quality testing, so units can be customized and verified before delivery. Compared with competitors, AAON differentiates itself through in-depth configurability, in-house design and manufacturing, and extensive testing to ensure performance and reliability. The company's goal is to provide tailored, high-quality climate-control solutions that meet unique customer requirements while delivering dependable operation over the life of the equipment.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Tulsa, OK
Founded: 1988

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at AAON

See more jobs