Technical Training Manager - Tool & Die
Direct Hire full time permanent position
20% Travel if you are local
70% Travel if you are not local
Position Overview: This is a technical, metal forming industry skills knowledge position. The Technical Training Manager will be performing onsite and in-house training sessions, webinars, workshops, and other industry skills activities. Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following industries: tool and die, tool engineering, metal stamping/forming/fabricating
Workforce Development Technical Training Manager will provide support to the Workforce Development Technical Training Director (TD) and be responsible for assisting with a wide range of technical training activities, including the creation, facilitation, and implementation of member‐focused programs to meet the needs of members and the metal forming industry. Specifically, conducting technical metal forming skills training to improve basic skills and employability of new and incumbent workers.
Core Responsibilities
- : Work with District Director to identify underserved technical skills knowledge and educational needs that may be specific to certain metal forming technologies or geographical regions (e.g. high-speed stamping, light-weighting in automotive markets, medical device manufacturing) along with analyzing demand for traditional metal stamping, die design, and maintenance fundamentals skills traini
- ngAssist TD with evaluating, updating, developing, and instructing on, new and current technical programs, signature events, and workshops (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), addressing technologies and/or specific needs of the industry, including those of non-member compani
- esProvide educational solutions through developing/delivering seminars, webinars, and content development in metal forming technologies/skills for online, on-demand course platform, METALFORM ED
- U Collaborate with outside organizations (NIMS, education providers, research institutes, etc) to identify applications and technologies, along with skills and qualifications required for effective technical performance for the immediate and long-term success of the metal forming and tool & die industries, through active involvement and participation with related associations, research groups, academia, and government agenci
esAdditional Responsibilitie
- s:Share information at company and other events, assist with technically based marketing and communications planning. Present in multiple formats as needed – webinars, district and national events, program tracks, internal/external meetings etc. Attend and actively participant in events and meetings as requir
- edAct as one of the internal subject matter experts on metal forming to provide support to staff, customers, members, and prospec
- tsEnsure that programs and services are delivered and any required reporting for onsite training is complet
- edSupport leadership team in ensuring that technical programs and services meet financial expectatio
- nsComplete special projects and other duties as assign
- edMaintain relationships with members and North American organizations that work within the manufacturing, training, advocacy, and other related spaces for the purpose of growing workforce development portfolio and influen
- ceAssist membership team with technical training solutions/advice in their interactions with existing and potential members. In collaboration with the WFD team, grow METALFORM EDU users and revenue through new content and sale
s Employees at all Levels and Areas are Expected t
- o:Understand role and its connection to the association, staff, and membe
- rsOwn the customer experience – think and act in ways that put our members first, give them seamless connection to each other at every touch poi
- ntKnow your stuff – be an enthusiastic learner, teacher, user, and advocate of benefits, mission, and visio
- n Win as a team – we make big things happen by working together and being open to new ide
- asDrive results and grow
- thDo what’s right for each other, members, stakeholders, and the metal forming communi
tyEssential Skills
- : BA degree or apprenticeship completi
- onExperience in the metal forming indust
- ryGeneral computer/keyboarding capabilities with Microsoft Office proficiency – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoi
- ntAbility to multitask and be detail orient
- edOrganization skil
- lsCustomer service and interpersonal skil
- lsTeam centr
- icAbility to travel (approximately 20%
+)
Benefits Incl
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- anceHealth insur
- anceLife insur
- anceVision insur
- ancePaid time
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