Technical Training Manager

MUST HAVE CLASSROOM TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND BE ABLE TO PRESENT TO A CLASS

Direct Hire full time permanent position

20% Travel if you are local

70% Travel if you are not local

• Must have a Metal Stamping and or Fabrication Background
• Could be a Journeyman Tool & Die Leader looking to Train
• In plant Training and Some Virtual
• Could train people on Press Maintenance, Lockout Tagout, Tool & Die, Die Setting, Safety, Operator, Quality, Metal Forming Process, Press Type, Fabrication and other roles – they do not need to be a SME in all areas sometimes they will bring in a SME to train on certain areas so this person does not need to be a know it all.

Position Overview : This is a technical, metal forming industry skills knowledge position. The Technical Training Manager will be performing onsite and in-house training sessions, webinars, workshops, and other industry skills activities. Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following industries: tool and die, tool engineering, metal stamping/forming/fabricating.

• Workforce Development Technical Training Manager will provide support to the Workforce Development Technical Training Director (TD) and be responsible for assisting with a wide range of technical training activities, including the creation, facilitation, and implementation of member-focused programs to meet the needs of members and the metal forming industry. Specifically, conducting technical metal forming skills training to improve basic skills and employability of new and incumbent workers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with District Director to identify underserved technical skills knowledge and educational needs that may be specific to certain metal forming technologies or geographical regions (e.g. high-speed stamping, light-weighting in automotive markets, medical device manufacturing) along with analyzing demand for traditional metal stamping, die design, and maintenance fundamentals skills training
• Assist TD with evaluating, updating, developing, and instructing on, new and current technical programs, signature events, and workshops (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), addressing technologies and/or specific needs of the industry, including those of non-member companies
• Provide educational solutions through developing/delivering seminars, webinars, and content development in metal forming technologies/skills for online, on-demand course platform, METALFORM EDU
• Collaborate with outside organizations (NIMS, education providers, research institutes, etc) to identify applications and technologies, along with skills and qualifications required for effective technical performance for the immediate and long-term success of the metal forming and tool & die industries, through active involvement and participation with related associations, research groups, academia, and government agencies

Additional Responsibilities:

• Share information at company and other events, assist with technically based marketing and communications planning. Present in multiple formats as needed – webinars, district and national events, program tracks, internal/external meetings etc. Attend and actively participant in events and meetings as required
• Act as one of the internal subject matter experts on metal forming to provide support to staff, customers, members, and prospects
• Ensure that programs and services are delivered and any required reporting for onsite training is completed
• Support leadership team in ensuring that technical programs and services meet financial expectations
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
• Maintain relationships with members and North American organizations that work within the manufacturing, training, advocacy, and other related spaces for the purpose of growing workforce development portfolio and influence
• Assist membership team with technical training solutions/advice in their interactions with existing and potential members. In collaboration with the WFD team, grow METALFORM EDU users and revenue through new content and sales

Employees at all Levels and Areas are Expected to:

• Understand role and its connection to the association, staff, and members
• Own the customer experience – think and act in ways that put our members first, give them seamless connection to each other at every touch point
• Know your stuff – be an enthusiastic learner, teacher, user, and advocate of benefits, mission, and vision
• Win as a team – we make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas
• Drive results and growth
• Do what’s right for each other, members, stakeholders, and the metal forming community

Essential Skills:

• BA degree or apprenticeship completion
• Experience in the metal forming industry
• General computer/keyboarding capabilities with Microsoft Office proficiency – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask and be detail oriented
• Organization skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Team centric
• Ability to travel (approximately 20%+)

Benefits Include:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off