Job Ref: # 6187794
Date Posted: 6/2/2026
City, State: Farmington, Connecticut
Salary (USD): $37 - $45
Description
The Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering product, operation, maintenance, and programming training for machine tool and laser equipment to both customers and employees. Training is conducted through standardized classroom programs at the training center as well as customized training sessions at customer sites.
This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective training programs. The Technical Trainer will also support curriculum development, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee development programs.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• Strong technical background in CNC machine tools, sheet metal fabrication equipment, or related industrial technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including operating systems, networking, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training programs
• Ability to evaluate trainee performance and provide constructive feedback
• Associate degree from a technical school in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including operating systems, networking, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training programs
• Ability to evaluate trainee performance and provide constructive feedback
• Associate degree from a technical school in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Requirements
• Deliver technical training programs to employees and customers on assigned product lines
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training covering machine operation, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting
• Assess and improve existing training materials and procedures
• Collaborate with technical trainers and curriculum developers to refine training content
• Conduct on-site customer training and technical research activities
• Maintain training schedules, attendance records, and training documentation
• Evaluate Service Engineer performance throughout the training process
• Collect and analyze student feedback to improve training effectiveness
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Support special projects and training development efforts as assigned
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training covering machine operation, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting
• Assess and improve existing training materials and procedures
• Collaborate with technical trainers and curriculum developers to refine training content
• Conduct on-site customer training and technical research activities
• Maintain training schedules, attendance records, and training documentation
• Evaluate Service Engineer performance throughout the training process
• Collect and analyze student feedback to improve training effectiveness
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Support special projects and training development efforts as assigned
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• Experience working with CNC sheet metal machine tools
• Previous field service experience
• Prior technical training or instructional experience
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and technical curriculum development
• Previous field service experience
• Prior technical training or instructional experience
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and technical curriculum development
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