Technical Trainer

Position OverviewThe Production Technical Trainer plays a critical role in onboarding and developing production employees by delivering hands-on training in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and quality standards. This position is responsible for monitoring employee progress, ensuring skill competency, and implementing targeted improvement plans when performance gaps are identified—ultimately supporting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.   Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm OR 3pm-11pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct hands-on training for new hires and existing employees on production processes, work instructions, and equipment operation Ensure employees are properly trained on safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies Monitor and evaluate employee performance during and after training to ensure skill proficiency Track training progress and maintain accurate training records and documentation Assess employee competency through observation, testing, and performance metrics Identify skill gaps and performance deficiencies and develop targeted improvement plans Provide coaching, feedback, and retraining as needed to ensure employees meet expectations Collaborate with supervisors and managers to align training with production needs and goals Assist in developing, updating, and improving training materials, SOPs, and work instructions Support cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and quality Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment Prior training, coaching, or mentoring experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality standards Ability to clearly communicate and demonstrate technical concepts to a diverse workforce Strong observation, problem-solving, and organizational skills Proficient in basic computer systems (Microsoft Office, training databases, etc.) Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods. About the Company: Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors such as alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries. Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Management may assign additional tasks or modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.