Technical Training Specialist
Who We Are: Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies. Job Description: As the Technical Training Specialist, you will work with plant management to assess employee job skills to build and coordinate customized training to increase employee job knowledge and productivity. This is a hands-on role where most time is spent working with employees in a heavy industrial shop environment. Job Requirements:
- Perform and assist in the identification and management of hourly mentors/trainers.
- Facilitate new hire orientation and on-boarding activities.
- Analyze and apply ‘5-Why’ in the identification and resolution of performance gaps.
- Conduct facility tours on each shift identifying training process gaps.
- Work with plant management to assess employee skills to identify areas requiring training.
- Evaluate performance indicators (e.g., TRIR, DART, Turnover, Certifications, Employee Survey, etc.) to ensure training is meeting business needs.
- Ability to lead others without formal control and demonstrate techniques to achieve the desired results.
- Participate in continuous improvement events and recognition programs.
- Engage with employees to develop transparent communication.
- Collaborate with Corporate Training facility resources to deploy and modify training.
- Work with employees to perform and understand work processes and hazards.
- Research and understand local training resources.
- Participate in and support quality projects and initiatives to ensure that the company achieves its goals.
Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required; College degree preferred in Education, HR, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of related on the job training in manufacturing or repair environment.
- Ability to minimally spend time on off shifts (2nd and 3rd shift) once a month.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
- Proficient in managing Learning Management System.
- Proficient in applying Marmon Toolbox.
- Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
- Industry knowledge of AAR and FRA rules, and Tank Car Maintenance Regulations; Knowledge of current regulatory requirements (e.g., AAR MSRP, M-1002, Section C, Part III, HM201); Knowledge of FRA regulations, preferred.
What We Offer:
- Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Medical/Dental/Vision with first-in-class vendors
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Benefits
- 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
Don’t worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience. It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law. Apply Job!