Assists the National Training Manager in the implementation of nationally accepted training programs, complete with outcomes, curriculum, support materials, reference materials, pre-tests, post-tests, software, and hardware. Also assists in the creation of Multi-media training material that can be accessed remotely throughout the corporation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Works to improve the Organizational Development of SMC. Including working with different parts of the organization to make sure that they are becoming more effective and efficient. Building consensus.
• Make sure that the training presented in whatever channel matches the goals and priorities of the business.
• Works to present all established SMC Technical, Health & Safety, Policy, Leadership & Business training classes
• Assists salespeople with technical questions and issues.
• Presents established SMC training classes to SMC employees, distributors, and customers
• Exhibits good teaching technique and practices
• Maintains Training Department Equipment
• Functions well in peer-to-peer communications
• Integrates the technical/product/sales domains and communicates at the required level for students' understanding
• Communicates training information to other SMC groups as necessary.
• Provides reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as requested by management.
• Travels as directed or required to SMC locations, distributor or customer sites.
• Assists Technical Trainer II and National Training Manager in development and promotion of national training programs to meet the needs of the business
• Delivers custom training upon request from sales, distribution, or customers with the direction of management.
• Communicates all training completed to the Training Coordinator for tracking purposes.
• Demonstrates technical skills and abilities in math, fluid power, English, physics, and the like.
• Has sufficient expertise to satisfactorily explain the requisite terms and concepts within those domains.
Participates in course development, planning, and training activities as required to support the goals of the National Training Department
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequent physical demand of moving and transporting training equipment up to (70) lbs. in weight.
• Exposure to the following elements: noise, heat, cold, and dust
• Periodic travel to other SMC, distributor and customer facilities as necessary
Fast-paced Office Environment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Servant Leader
• Bachelor's degree OR 10 years equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered. Degree/Experience in engineering, technology, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience as SMC technical employee or closely related equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience with SMC products and technology, or closely related industry experience
• Proven ability to provide SMC product training and pneumatic technology training.
• Three years of training/education/presentation experience. Above average ability and aptitude required.
• Current Pneumatic Specialist, Hydraulic Specialist, or Fluid Power Specialist Certification granted by the International Fluid Power Society preferred.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn appropriate software.