Entry Level Technical Instructor Jobs

Do you have a passion for educating and coaching others, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge? Are you looking for an opportunity to share your technical service knowledge and experience to mentor and guide Service Technicians to be safe and successful in their career?

We have an opening for an Electric Power Generation (EPG) Service Training Instructor to join our Training and Development team, who will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering EPG technical training for our Service Department and regional customers. This is a new position that will specialize in generator, control panel, switchgear, and electrical safety training, and will also help support other non-EPG training as needed. The position will be based out of our Tukwila, WA location but will be transferring to a new facility in Fife, WA in early 2027. The Service Training Instructor plays a key role in ensuring that our employees are well-equipped to provide exceptional customer service and meet organizational standards and training goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Collaborate and coordinate with Corporate Training Director and Service Managers/Supervisors and customers to identify and address technical service training needs.
Design and develop EPG technical service training utilizing a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
Provide EPG technical service training through live, in-person and online training sessions for the ongoing development of our employees and customers.
Review post-training evaluations to determine course effectiveness; implement changes to course material in order to improve learning solutions.
Coordinate the logistical items for travel, scheduling, and printing of training materials needed with the Training Administrative Assistant.
Attend training and conferences to stay current with the latest industry trends and technology.
Travel to local and remote locations across our territory based on operational need to provide training.

Personal Attributes, Experience, and Education:

Experience in developing and delivering training material is Required. Required 2–4-year technical degree post High School in addition to a minimum 4-6 years’ experience in a service department or similar work environment combined with minimum 2 years’ diesel engine electric systems experience or training. Service department or similar work environment.
Must demonstrate intermediate level skills with Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requires strong organizational skills, goal setting, and attention to detail maintaining accurate records.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, and the ability to assess potential training needs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a base salary from $109,700 to $134,100 per year.

Retirement: 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance
Insurance: Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program
Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available
Growth/Stability: Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family-owned Company since 1924
Tenure: Seniority Bonus, starting at 5+ years
Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus

To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at http://www.ncmachinery.com (http://www.ncmachinery.com)

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota, and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

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