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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Senior Technical Training Specialist

Customer Education & TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$85.1k - $124.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrate high proficiency with programmable logic controllers and exposure to programmable logic controller programming and industrial controls; Allen-Bradley and Siemens experience is preferred.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
  • Be familiar with mechanical disciplines and have experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
  • Be able to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
  • Adhere to personal protective equipment requirements while working.
  • Be able to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching; navigate ladders and multi-story steel stairways; lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools or equipment; and stand and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods and long distances.
  • Be proficient in using small hand tools.
  • Be adaptable to working in varying temperatures, including freezer and high-temperature conditions, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
  • Understand and effectively communicate how Dematic's custom solutions integrate into material handling system operations.
  • Adapt quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
  • Contribute as a subject matter expert to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional and fully digital delivery platforms.
  • Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.
  • Travel up to 10%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the material handling industry, preferably with an emphasis on controls.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens controls.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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