Production Trainer Specialist II

Position:
Production Trainer Specialist II

Location:

Memphis, TN

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Machinery Manufacturing

• Coordinate and deliver new employee onboarding and 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 and 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 supervisors about skill levels achieved, and 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, including computer, part/unit documentation, and quality training.
• Track and report all completed New Hire and QTL/Production Lead training.
• Train team members on proper tool safety and use, assembly best practices, 1st‑article inspection (if applicable), unit paperwork and sign‑off requirements.
• Train and enforce proper use of PPE.
• Perform audits of assembly processes and finished product, confirming compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.
• Proctor team member assessments to ensure they meet skill qualifications and proficiency requirements.
• Coach QTLs and Production Leaders in problem‑solving, Lean, 6S and continuous improvement methods and recruit potential leadership candidates for QTL and Production Lead positions.
• Ensure AAON meets all company quality standards for products with on‑time production and within design specifications.
• Work with other departments to create and improve production process and quality metrics and support new process implementation; stay up‑to‑date on new processes, technologies, and methods applicable to production job tasks.
• Promote a positive AAON culture, exemplifying company values.

• High school diploma or equivalency along with completing all required Certified QTL classes.
• Competent keyboarding and computer skills, including experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 3–5 years of production training experience.
• Classroom instruction experience required.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and best practices and/or management experience, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.