Training and Onboarding Instructor

 

Training and Onboarding Instructor

 

The Training and Onboarding Instructor leads engaging classroom-based new hire training focused on safety, quality, and technical skills. Develop and enhance hands-on training content to support a dynamic and effective onboarding experience.

 

Responsibilities:

• Organize and plan the training courses in accordance with factory requirements.
• Arrange, conduct and record all training and accredited courses for employees within the factory LMS
• Plan and organize in a classroom environment to ensure course outlines and objectives are met
• Develop, schedule, deliver, and record a variety of training sessions.
• Participate in the development of new training material in support of factory and Region as required.
• Verbally communicate complex concepts to a variety of people during a classroom or hands-on presentation, including assessing and checking for understanding  
• Deliver training programs, instructions, and training manuals at the appropriate level, ensuring participants maintain a high level of engagement and understanding.
• Present information in large classes, one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors and managers in the organization effectively
• Participate in continuous development and improvements of training aids and equipment.
• Independently manage classroom presentations and simulator lab exercises of 6-8 students to ensure safe and effective learning environment for all participants
• Acquire and maintain technical expertise on relevant processes and accreditations
• Support Local, Segment and Global programs as required.
• Provide and update local training materials.
• Incorporate Health Safety and Environment (HSE) and quality standards into the training.
• Provide feedback points for course content updates to the course owner.
• Provide feedback to other trainers who are subject matter experts.
• Provide training statistics for the Region on factory training.
• Support Tech transfer and NPI training requirements.
• Support training administration by providing necessary reports for training completion
• Support the development of other instructors through mentor programs
• Communicate and demonstrate Vestas's policies and procedures relating to manufacturing job requirements 
• Have a strong focus on safe work methods in a manufacturing setting, influencing cultural buy-in with participants
• Work in a team environment, regularly consulting with other knowledge and subject matter experts to present the most accurate and up-to-date information to class participants
• Act as an additional point of contact for new employees as they transition from training to in-role.

 

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or a certification from the Association for Talent Development (ATD – formerly ASTD)
• 2–5 years of experience in training or instructional roles
• Background in Science or Technology (preferred)
• Experience managing a classroom and delivering instruction daily
• Strong classroom instruction and classroom management skills
• Proven ability to develop new training content and improve existing materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information to employees across the organization

 

What we offer

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. Among the many amenities we offer:

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).
• Tuition assistance.

 

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7AM – 5PM

Pay: $70,000 per year.

 

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation dates, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal details not relevant to the role, before submitting your CV/resume. Please keep your CV/resume focused on work and educational details, and the necessary information that we contact you (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion