Your Job

As a Training Specialist, you will develop and execute comprehensive site training programs to support the onboarding of new employees and continuous development of current employees. You will focus on ensuring all team members are proficient in new and revised processes, with an emphasis on skilled trade certifications and safety compliance.

Our Team

You will be part of the Learning & Development division, partnering closely with production, quality, and HR teams to elevate employee skills and maintain compliance with industry standards. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee growth.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and deliver engaging training programs for new hires and current employees using classroom, hands-on, and specialized methods
• Conduct specialized skilled trade training, including IPC, J-STD, NASA certifications, and other required standards
• Assess employee comprehension through evaluations, maintaining detailed training records and providing accommodations as needed
• Collaborate with process trainers and site leadership to identify training needs and schedule sessions accordingly
• Present training material professionally to create positive and impactful learning experiences
• Maintain a clean, organized training environment that supports effective learning
• Develop and update training materials and methods to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with evolving technologies
• Manage training budget components and contribute to annual planning
• Monitor training effectiveness through metrics and feedback, reporting on career development progress
• Support cross-site training initiatives and adapt materials for different locations as needed
• Coordinate with IT for software upgrades and training technology enhancements
• Assist with corrective action training related to CARs, NCMRs, and other quality processes

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school, or equivalent combination of education and experience in training or manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and standard online office systems
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and communicate complex safety rules, operating procedures, and technical instructions
• Excellent verbal communication skills for training delivery to diverse groups
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized settings

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certification in skilled trades training such as IPC, J-STD, NASA or equivalent
• Experience developing training objectives, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prior experience managing training records and compliance in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to create and maintain engaging multimedia or e-learning training materials
• Familiarity with coordinating training programs across multiple locations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and

manufacturing excellence.With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.

Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).