Technical Training Manager Jobs in Indiana

Position Summary:

The Technical Trainer serves as the lead educator, coach, and mentor for the facility's technical workforce. This role develops, coordinates, and facilitates structured training programs for Technical Associates, Machine Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance personnel, and other technical associates. Utilizing Training Within Industry (TWI) methodologies, adult learning principles, and industry-leading workforce development practices, the Technical Trainer systematically breaks down complex technical tasks into teachable, repeatable, and sustainable standards.

Acting as a catalyst for technical excellence, this role is responsible for continuously evaluating, refining, and modernizing the organization's technical training systems. The Technical Trainer serves not only as a subject matter expert but also as a trusted coach who develops employee capability, confidence, and career progression. Success in this role requires the ability to build relationships, connect with learners at all levels, and create an engaging learning environment that promotes both technical competency and professional growth.

This position partners closely with maintenance, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to ensure technical associates possess the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to support equipment reliability, operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Four-year degree in a related technical field or 10+ years of industrial maintenance, engineering, automation, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automation, engineering, or technical operations experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of formal training, coaching, mentoring, workforce development, or instructional experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical capabilities in others.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of industrial controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, robotics, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and teach complex technical concepts.
• Communication:
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to individuals with varying levels of experience and expertise.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Systems Proficiency:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and training management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, automation, or technical operations experience.
• 3+ years of technical training, workforce development, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Advanced experience with Robotics (Motoman, Fanuc, Toshiba, IAI, Yamaha), PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Vision Systems, Barcode Scanning Systems, and CNC Programming and Troubleshooting.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects, Kaizen activities, and applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience developing and managing skills matrices and technical career progression systems.
• Hands-on experience deploying standardized training methodologies, such as Training Within Industry (TWI).

Preferred Certifications

• Possession of one or more of the following industry certifications is highly desirable:
  • Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) or equivalent adult learning certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)

Position Duties and Responsibilities / % Time Spent:

• Coaching, mentoring, and training technical associates on the shop floor through structured development plans, hands-on instruction, and practical application.: 40%
• Evaluating and continuously improving training systems, methodologies, and workforce development programs.: 20%
• Developing technical curriculum, Job Breakdown Sheets, Standard Work, troubleshooting guides, visual aids, and technical learning pathways.: 15%
• Capturing tribal knowledge from experienced technical personnel and converting that knowledge into standardized training content.: 10%
• Managing technical skills matrices, certification programs, and career progression systems.: 10%
• Tracking training effectiveness, reporting key metrics, and maintaining training records within Leading2Lean (L2L) or equivalent systems.: 5%

Skills, Abilities, and Interpersonal Competencies

• Instructional Expertise: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into relatable instruction across classroom, shop-floor, and one-on-one environments, adapting methods to learner readiness and style.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Strong coaching skills that leverage patience, empathy, and constructive feedback to drive measurable performance improvement and capability building.
• Culture & Leadership: Fosters a collaborative, psychologically safe environment that inspires knowledge sharing, accountability, and a growth mindset.
• Influence & Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trust, establish credibility, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization without formal authority.
• Execution & Continuous Improvement: Highly organized with excellent analytical and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while driving operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports.
• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to Technical Associates, Machine Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Maintenance personnel, Engineers, Interns, and other technical staff.

Software

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced proficiency in industrial automation and programming platforms including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, barcode systems, and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of Leading2Lean (L2L) or equivalent training and maintenance management systems.
• Experience utilizing Amatrol technical training software and e-learning platforms, or equivalent.

Essential to Job Functions

• Ability to work for long periods of time while standing or sitting.
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the work day.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen.
• Full motor skills required to perform hands-on technical demonstrations and equipment troubleshooting.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and industrial equipment.
• Combination of classroom, office, and production-floor training activities.
• Core hours are 1st shift, with the expectation to flex hours occasionally to support training initiatives on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Requires up to 5% travel.

Key Success Measures

• Training completion rates.
• Skills matrix progression and workforce capability growth.
• Internal promotion and career progression metrics.
• Reduction in technical onboarding time.
• Training effectiveness scores.
• Equipment reliability and technical competency improvements.
• Employee engagement and retention within technical teams.