What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at TPI Composites, Inc.?
About TPI
We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity. We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates. We are building a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.
About the Role
Our Training Specialists deliver technical training content to manufacturing associates and assist in the creation, maintenance, and control of related training documents and records. The main task is to ensure that our manufacturing team members receive training and instruction needed to build quality products in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for training delivery activities of the including on-job training and skills certification of production associates on assigned shift.
- Lead training activities, evaluate team training delivery effectiveness, conduct walk-arounds and shift hand-offs.
- Assist training content experts with instructional design activities including task analysis, writing learning objectives, determining instructional strategies and assessment techniques, and creating courseware materials and trainer lesson plans.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and management of training devices that replicate or simulate real production equipment and production techniques.
- Work 1:1 daily with associates to ensure accurate training and support.
- Prepare training reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Support the training team and other departments in the creation, maintenance, and control of procedures, work instructions, best practices, forms, and other training related documents.
- Prepare and distribute documents and forms as needed.
- Carry out internal auditing assignments including performance audits and maintaining records of audit activities.
- Provide support to other departments (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, EH&S)
- Ability to work in a structured training environment.
Who we’re looking for:
- Associate's degree (A. A.) from a two-year college; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous composites manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment
- Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts occasionally.
Location
This position is on site at our wind blade manufacturing site in Newton, Iowa. Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Our Mission is to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world by expanding the adoption of renewable energy. We accomplish this by cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional talent.
Additional Information
TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.
TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
