Training & Safety Coordinator

Training & Safety Coordinator

Oct 13, 2026

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Training & Safety Coordinator develops, coordinates, and executes comprehensive onboarding and skills-development programs for our production staff. Operating out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, this role bridges the gap between hiring and shop-floor productivity. You will ensure all new hires and existing personnel are thoroughly trained in specialized safety protocols, equipment operation, blueprint interpretation, and technical quality standards required for building precision refrigeration components.

Westermeyer Industries is excited to share the new career opportunities that are coming as we complete our new world-class facility. We are making a bold investment in the future with all new equipment and exciting career opportunities. Join our team and grow with us!

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Westermeyer Industries designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality components and accessories for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industries. Products include pressure vessels such as oil separators, receivers, accumulators, oil filters, condensers, and evaporators, as well as level and pressure detection devices and a range of replacement parts. More than a supplier, Westermeyer Industries is dedicated to engineering creativity and design ingenuity, offering catalog products and custom solutions alike.

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

Operations

TYPE OF POSITION

Full Time

$60,000-$80,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Onboarding & Skills Training: Lead the initial technical onboarding for production workers, welders, testers and general labor. Conduct basic blueprint reading, tool safety, and measurement standard modules.
• Welding & Code Compliance Facilitation: Coordinate with welding supervisors to implement structured MIG welding training and prep programs for ASME code certification.
• Quality & ISO-9001 Adherence: Instruct personnel on standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure strict compliance with ISO-9001 quality audits. Train teams to spot material defects or tracking variances.
• Safety & Regulatory Training: Partner with the safety committee to deliver ongoing OSHA safety updates, proper PPE usage such as welding helmets and protective gear, and equipment handling certifications.
• Training Documentation & Records: Maintain accurate, auditable employee training logs within the corporate system to satisfy regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with manufacturing engineers to identify skill gaps on the plant floor and develop targeted refresher modules to improve line efficiency and reduce scrap.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Proficiency: Strong ability to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints, welding symbols, and product engineering documents.
• Communication Skills: Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain highly technical procedures to individuals with varied learning speeds.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience performing technical instruction or serving as a lead floor trainer within a heavy industrial manufacturing, machining, or steel fabrication environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree or technical certification in industrial instruction, welding, or manufacturing engineering is highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you healthy
• A robust 401(k) with company match to assist in securing your financial future
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off so you can have work-life balance

APPLY ONLINE

Ready to apply? You can fill out a convenient online application form at westermeyerind.com/apply

Or contact careers@westermeyerind.com to set up a time to apply in person.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.

• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

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Feel free to reach out to us at careers@westermeyerind.com to find out more information about our company, benefits, and available positions.

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