MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Training Specialist is responsible for creating, delivering, and continuously improving training programs that support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering to ensure employees are properly trained on processes, equipment, and standard work. The Training Lead serves as a subject-matter resource for on-the-job training, supports new hire onboarding, maintains training documentation and certifications, and helps build a skilled, flexible workforce aligned with production and compliance requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct training events for manufacturing personnel and/or other department personnel as requested.
- Work with Leads to ensure production processes are being followed.
- Responsible for the scheduling and the communication of training events, working with managers and supervisors to optimize training time while minimizing impact to production schedules.
- Post schedules and maintain training information boards.
- Coach and assist trainers in development and delivery of training modules.
- Attend training events to evaluate effectiveness and aide the continuous improvement process.
- Suggest improvement opportunities to trainers and management. Suggest process changes to Engineering.
- Assist in the evaluation of potential training material for purchase.
- Coordinate the activities of other trainers.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methods required.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- J-STD and IPC 610 Trainer Certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experienced in delivery of training material in a classroom setting required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
- Background in teaching and/or public speaking highly preferred.
- Experience working in areas of the subject matter being taught required.
- Average skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Strong presentation skills and experience with speaking to large groups required.
- Solid written and verbal communications skills required.
- Ability to organize and manage numerous tasks and projects simultaneously required.
- Successful candidate must be an energetic self-starter, who has a desire to continually learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to work under minimal guidance required.
Work Arrangement : Onsite
Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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