Training Instructor

Job Summary:  

The duties involved in the Training Instructor position primarily involve the development and presentation of basic heavy equipment training courses for company product lines for distributors, customers, and Manitowoc employees.  This role will also manage and contribute to multiple projects related to the training department and will maintain all related records and reports.

Key Responsibilities:   

1. Training and Instruction
   1. Deliver, develop, and implement basic level crane training including trouble shooting, operational, safety, and maintenance modules.
   2. Conduct classroom training sessions for technicians and crane specialist in different locations throughout the United States and other parts of the world.
   3. Assess students’ performance in the classroom and provide feedback and results from their performance.
   4. Create and upload training content to the training website.

1. Project Management
   1. Manage the schedule, logistics, and maintenance of the Mobile Training and Technology center.
   2. Use new technological tools to create, improve, and translate the curriculum.
   3. Be involved in the strategic plan of training the newly hired technicians and support the growth of the technician population through efficient, effective training.
2. Safety and Compliance
   1. Teach and remind all students through training the importance of all safety policies and procedures.
   2. Speak about safety at every training.
   3. Conduct SLAMS and communicate safety reminders during every training, and at every visit to manufacturing, aftermarket, service shop, or construction location.
3. Technical Expertise and Support
   1. Troubleshoot operational issues and provide solutions to ensure minimal downtime.
   2. Answer technicians’ questions regarding crane troubleshooting both face to face during training or over the phone.
   3. Provide expertise in computer technology that supports curriculum development, improved student learning and additional technological tools that can be used by the training team.
4. Documentations and Reporting
   1. Prepare instructional materials, training manuals, and safety documentation.
   2. Manage the classroom for each training including attendance, materials, expectations, and a positive productive learning environment. 

Required Education/Skills/Abilities: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science.

• Excellent public speaking skills

• Bilingual is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as organizational and time management skills a must.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. 

• Creativity and Nible Learning

• Ability to work well and collaborate with others

Physical Requirement:

• Must be able to work on your feet for many hours at a time
• Having a flexible schedule that may require multiple weeks and weekend travel.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.                                                 

Travel Required: 50% to 75% - Must possess or can acquire a US passport.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.