Manufacturing Trainer

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Manufacturing Trainer

Rock Island, TN - On-Site

Production / Manufacturing

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

Victaulic is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Trainer to join our Rock Island, TN team. In this role, you'll evaluate employees to identify and address weaknesses in production skills, and conduct training tailored to individual skill levels. You'll work closely with shop employees to develop new skills in the manufacturing process, including coating, and present technical data and training requirements. Encouraging employees to pursue training and identifying potential candidates for progression will be key aspects of your role. You'll track employee success and progress, assist in communicating training programs, and prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions, measuring their effectiveness based on success rates. If you have a passion for teaching, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of training methodologies, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

Employee Development & Training Delivery

• Evaluate employees and identify weaknesses in production skills
• Identify and conduct training according to individual skill levels
• Work alongside shop employees to develop new skills in the manufacturing process, including coating
• Present technical data and training requirements through PowerPoint presentations and short videos
• Encourage employees to pursue training and identify potential candidates for progression
• Track employee success and progress
• Assist in the rollout and communication of all training programs on a timely basis
• Prepare and deliver manufacturing training sessions, measuring effectiveness based on success rate
• Train and help develop employees on the operation of specific machinery
• Teach welding skills in carbon and stainless plate, and pipe welding using GMAW-P and GTAW
• Support and help develop robotic welding programming

Onboarding & Process Documentation

• Lead onboarding and new employee training
• Build processes and establish documents - testing, checklists, and procedures (e.g., Day 1, Week 1, Month 1)
• Lead training initiatives and roll them out to teams
• Develop and maintain Procedures, JSAs, LOTO, and Method Sheets (e.g., cutting sequence, truck loading log, IPC loading log)
• Create engaging content and videos of fabrication processes
• Build training schedules/templates and Mendix trainings
• Review and train on the cross-training matrix (HDPE/cut-grooving, uncommon tools)
• Coordinate crane and forklift training schedules (trainer, location, date) across facilities
• Support facility standardizations

Certifications & Safety

• Train and maintain records for forklift and crane certifications
• Assist with the FEM/5S program as needed
• Support FEM/Safety training across all facilities

Auditing & Validation

• Validate Procedures, JSAs, LOTO, and Method Sheets
• Validate checklists, binders, and groove inspections
• Validate that processes and procedures are being followed (e.g., field boxes, labeling, pipe markings)
• Validate standard layouts against management specs (tool boxes, floor markings, tools, shadow boards)
• Serve as process auditor

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma
• Experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, self-motivated, and detail oriented

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Computer literacy of Microsoft Windows software, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless, and alloy metals
• Familiarity with liquid and powder type coatings
• Familiarity with ASTM specifications, AWWA standards, and AWS/ASME welding codes
• Good understanding of shop math (fraction to decimal) and the ability to read a tape measure and measuring tools (caliper, micrometers)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Good problem-solving capabilities
• Robotic welding experience with programming

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

victaulic.com/careers

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