Job Details

Position Title: Workforce Training Associate

Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: On site in Knoxville, TN with some hybrid work. U.S. travel required up to 40%.

Job Summary:

IACMI - The Composites Institute, is seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented

IACMI is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. This is an on-site position with some remote work, requiring individuals to work independently and on a team. This position, reporting to IACMI's Workforce Trainer requires travel with overnight stays approximately 40% of the time, including quarterly in-person meetings at our headquarters in Knoxville, TN.

We value and welcome your unique identity, background, and experiences in becoming part of our organization. Creating a culture of inclusivity, encouraging curiosity, and nurturing acceptance are an intentional part of our ethos. Candidates should apply via LinkedIn or Indeed.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the workforce trainer, develop training delivery guides, slides, programs, and technical topic multimedia.

• Learn and utilize new software, attend training sessions, and learn new manufacturing skills

• Safely operate and maintain shop machines, inventory, and tools/equipment

• Model positive advanced manufacturing processes and 6s workplace organizational behaviors

• Track program expenses, budgets, and invoices to maintain and keep inventory of technical shop supplies

• Take instructions to build instructor-led and virtual training sessions from lead training personnel

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• Initiate program follow-up, when necessary, under the direct supervision of the training leader

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Technical training school completion

• In plant manufacturing experience aligned with IACMI training area or areas (Metal, ACE, Composites)

• 2 year's experience in production environment

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment supporting CSS/IACMI workforce team as needed

• Self-starter with problem solving abilities and able to follow directives and budget considerations

• Demonstrate the patience and ability to coach, provide clear direction, and have strong organizational skills

• Must have ability and confidence to give speak in front of groups confidently and Instruct in a shop environment

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel

• Experience with CAD/CAM software: Autodesk Fusion, Mastercam

• Ability to learn new software as needed

• Ability to gain new training qualifications through workplace technical training

• Willing to work with manufacturers learn new processes, spend time at industry sites to increase skills and abilities

• Valid US driver's license required with an ability to drive to meetings and events

• Must be able to move around freely, lift up to 25 pounds, sit or stand for moderate periods of time

• Willingness travel at up to 40% of time with some overnight stays

• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

• Eligible candidates can reside in TN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Federally funded programs and projects such as Department of Defense, Department of Energy and/or Department of Labor, Department of Education

• Manufacturing experience is preferred: Milling, turning, automation, and casting / post processing of castings

• Patience and ability to work with K-12 students as needed

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

• Annual AAA Roadside Assistance membership provided