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Industrial Maintenance Trainer

EJ • Elmira, MI • 22h ago

Americas

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Trainer

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Salary- Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: 12-15-2025

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

Location: Elmira, MI

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Trainer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs for maintenance personnel (including apprentices). This includes both formal classroom instruction and hands-on practical training. The role ensures that maintenance staff are equipped with the necessary technical skills, safety knowledge, and procedural understanding to perform their duties effectively and safely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Training Program Development

Design and deliver training programs for maintenance staff.

Develop course outlines, objectives, and instructional materials.

Conduct classroom and hands-on training sessions.

Coordinate third-party training providers and support the apprenticeship program.

Technical Instruction

Train staff on new equipment, tools, and technologies.

Provide refresher courses and safety training (e.g., confined space, lift operations).

Conduct required training for junior mechanics and apprentices.

Evaluation & Compliance

Assess employee skill levels and training needs.

Monitor and audit training effectiveness.

Maintain training records.

Support & Coordination

Assist in developing technical specifications for new equipment.

Collaborate with stores and inventory teams to ensure training materials and parts are available.

Administrative Duties

Track employee participation and certification status.

Prepare reports and correspondence related to training activities.

Must be willing to travel to receive outside training for development of in-house training.

Must be able to provide training on off shifts and weekends.

Promotes the culture, mission, and vision, and core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company's safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong communication and public speaking abilities.

Proficiency in instructional design and adult learning principles.

Familiarity with maintenance software

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have experience in training or instructional roles.

Previous industrial maintenance experience, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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