Training Specialist Job at Hadrian Automation (Mesa)

Job Description

As a Training Program Specialist, you will be the operational owner of training performance across a defined set of stations in our manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for translating new and updated processes into effective, on-the-job learning experiences that result in consistent execution and measurable technician proficiency. Your focus will be on velocity, quality, and team self-sufficiency. You will be the first to master new procedures, working closely with technicians and trainer cohorts to ensure flawless adoption of every process. You will monitor and act on training velocity (time to full crew readiness) and training quality (adherence to standards), closing gaps proactively. Your north star: Every station in your scope runs to standard, every shift, with a self-sufficient team.

Job Responsibility

Lead all training activities for your assigned area, delivering on-the-job instruction and acting as the technical expert
Work directly with technicians to understand process nuances, pain points, and improvement opportunities
Master every process in your area and convert new methods into clear, teachable steps
Train technicians and technician-trainers to ensure consistent, standard execution across all shifts
Adapt coaching approaches to individual learning styles and support trainees through challenges
Mentor technician-trainers to promote best practices in training delivery
Own the full evaluation process, including quizzes, assessments, and progress reporting
Create and refine evaluation criteria covering both hard and soft skills
Partner with process designers to define tasks and decision points using structured “if/then” logic
Maintain up-to-date, version-controlled training content that is always audit-ready
Ensure returning technicians are aligned with the latest training standards
Conduct and support training audits to ensure 100% procedural compliance
Manage a blend of on-the-job and off-the-job training formats
Collaborate with Learning System Engineers to develop and execute continuous improvement roadmaps

Requirements

1+ years of experience in a training, instructing, or teaching role with a focus on entry-level individual contributors
At least 2 years of experience working in a production / inspection environment
Proven ability to train people with experience ranging from entry level – mid level
Aptitude for rapid learning, reteaching, and influencing process adoption
Ability to independently recognize human patterns (both macro + micro) and provide actionable, objective, and mature recommendations to leadership
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice to have

Passionate about training, employee career development, and the Hadrian mission of reindustrializing the nation’s workforce
Training, instructing, or teaching experience in an operational environment
The ability to influence others without direct authority – you will not be a people manager, but your success is directly tied to influencing ability
High emotional IQ – able to self-improve after receiving feedback, provide guidance to trainers, and continuously learn and grow through the role

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy
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