Workforce Solutions Corporate Trainer - Manufacturing Track

• Industry / Domain Focus: Understand modern manufacturing environments, production systems, safety requirements, and employer workforce needs. This position will primarily support workforce training and technical consulting for employers within advanced manufacturing and related industrial sectors, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Maintenance & Industrial Systems, Automation, Mechatronics, and Robotics, CNC Machining and Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electromechanical System.
• Client Engagement & Customization Within Manufacturing-Focused Engagements: Customize training programs to align with employer-specific equipment, processes, and skill requirements. Adapt instruction for varied learner skill levels, from entry-level technicians to experienced maintenance staff. Collaborate with Workforce Solutions staff and MATC faculty partners to scope, design, and deliver responsive training solutions.
• Applied Industry Experience: Bring significant essential hands-on manufacturing experience, such as: Experience working in manufacturing maintenance, automation, CNC machining, or industrial operations environments, direct experience troubleshooting, repairing, or optimizing industrial equipment and systems, familiarity with production settings, downtime reduction, and operational efficiency goals and the ability to translate workplace experience into effective, learner-centered training.
• Tools, Technologies, and Standards: Work with or demonstrate knowledge of industrial equipment, tools, and diagnostic technologies, PLC platforms and industrial control systems, CNC machines and related software, Blueprint standards and GD&T specifications, and Lean manufacturing, quality, and safety standards.
• Evolving Scope: The specific manufacturing focus areas may evolve based on: employer demand and regional manufacturing trends, Grant-funded initiatives and strategic partnerships as well as emerging technologies and workforce skill needs.
• Training Facilitation and Technical Assistance: Plan, prepare, and facilitate training modules, customized training, or technical assistance onsite at employers or at community-based organizations as well as the college. Provide an active learning environment to enable participants to demonstrate training competencies and practice techniques in an engaging format.
• Curriculum Development: Work with MATC faculty and other experts to develop, revise, and continually update curriculum and training materials and active learning activities which are competency-based and current, and consistent with employer expectations. Help ensure curriculum is relevant and aligned with the college's policies and regulations. Maintain level of required documentation and obtains WTCS approval of 400 level non-credit content.
• Training Assessment Development and Administration: Determine the appropriate assessment tools and techniques to determine the training needs to meet the business objectives. Perform training needs assessment for employers and other potential customers.
• Stakeholder Communication and Networking: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally. Collaborate with employers, community-based organizations to determine training needs. Develops relationships with business and industry.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge, credentials, and instructional approaches aligned with modern manufacturing environments, with institutional support for ongoing professional development, credential maintenance, and skill advancement.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organize and/or participate in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field*
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's license and be insurable under the District's standard
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• Master's degree or higher is preferred
• At least six (6) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field* (see above)
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or DISC or DDI certification.

Preferred / Assignment-Aligned Credentials Candidates: Should possess one or more of the following depending on specialization and instructional focus:

• TWO (2) National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certification(s) -Industry-recognized manufacturing credentials related to:
  1. Industrial maintenance, Automation or mechatronics
  2. CNC machining or advanced manufacturing processes
  3. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
• Additional or Advanced Credentials (Preferred): The following credentials are preferred and may be required for specific client engagements or advanced training assignments
  • Advanced automation, PLC, robotics, or CNC certifications
  • Manufacturer-specific certifications related to industrial equipment, controls, or systems
  • Other industry-recognized credentials aligned with employer needs Equivalent combinations of education, applied industry experience, and credentials will be considered

Start Date: This position supports the Workforce Solutions Department and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: This position works up to 19 weekly hours year round. This is a 100% IN PERSON part-time position and work hours are based on department/partner needs. Core daytime hours likely but flexibility to evenings and weekends may be needed based on partner contracts. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application. Education will be verified prior to offer.

To apply and be considered for this position, follow the steps below:

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety: All applicants (internal and external) must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.
2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• • Cover Letter and,
  • Resume - up-to-date (please note, submission of a resume does not the requirement for a thoroughly completed application) and,
  • Any applicable certifications/licensure (format to pdf or jpg format to upload)

Interview Information: First round virtual interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified individuals.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.