Technical Trainer

The Technical Trainer position collaborates directly with HR and Department manager to create, manage, and present an effective Technical Training program.  The program may include soldering, J-STD Certification, ESD, Board Handling, ESD, Basic Skills training including customer specification, exc.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

What you’ll do:

• Actively Maintain Certified IPC Trainer status in areas of IPC 610, J-STD, IPC 7711/7721 and others as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PCBA processes and internal processes, policies, and skills to address training needs of manufacturing employees and guide new employee training/orientation programs.
• Continually assess and prioritize internal training, orientation and development programs with Training Team
• Develop and conduct in-house training, orientation and development programs for all needed areas
• Work with internal experts to develop, schedule and conduct employee communications, training, and orientation
• Conduct various pre- and post-employment assessments to determine qualifications and individual training needs
• Develop and implement individualized employee training, orientation and development plans
• Manage certification and training records using software, online processes or manual processes where needed
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors to provide external training programs and resources
• Research industry needs, standards and best practices to report needs and suggest enhancements
• Track and report individualized, group and company training and development information.
• Manage/create assessments that reflect understanding specifications, drawings of parts, and assembly processes
• Participate in forums, events and meetings in order to develop strong relationships with employees and managers
• Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
• Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position.  Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

What you’ll need:

• High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
• Ability to use microscope and effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended time.
• Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive,  professional manner

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• One year training experience
• Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Three years training in a manufacturing environment
• J-STD and IPC Certification
• Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.

Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing