CNC Machinist Trainer

Description Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered after 90 days of employment, 401K after 6 months Overview: As the CNC Machinist Trainer for Merrill: A Keel Company, you will be responsible for publicly advocating the machine training program, assisting in the selection of candidates, supporting and executing the training, and tracking the progress of all those selected over an 18-24 month program to completion to Merrill's highest level standard of excellence. Under the direction of plant and organizational leadership, you will be tasked with guiding and mentoring trainees through the program, with the final goal of permanent employment as a skilled machinist with Merrill: A Keel Company. Specific Duties: In partnership with plant leadership and Human Resources, you will create, improve, and execute feasible work plans within overall training strategies and objectives, utilizing an 18-24 month timeline and within budgetary and resource considerations. Will assist in designing and developing training materials, define, scope, and manage the program and tasks required, and conduct the training across various machines for trainees. Will track and update cross training matrices in tandem with plant leadership and HR, as well as completing new employee checklists as mentor and first line support, including helping them to understand key KPIs. Lead the continued growth and implementation of internal machinist career development strategies throughout the organization. Attend external events such as career fairs and school and technical center presentations. Assist in organizing and executing tours and field trips to Merrill facilities to generate interest in the training program specifically and the organization as a whole. In partnership with technical recruiting, identify and select candidates whose value and potential are in line with corporate training and education strategies. Assist with and advance process-focused solutions, and advance continuous improvement thereof, to positively impact overall operating costs, labor costs, and product quality, working across various departments such as Engineering or APEX to achieve this. Will be assigned other CNC machinist duties as required depending on current needs. Requirements: High school diploma/GED required, Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have 10 years of industrial and manufacturing experience in machining. Exceptional organizational, communication, team building, and leadership skills are a necessity. Must possess a passion for training and development, and the ability to teach people across a spectrum of different skill and personality profiles Must be able to effectively communicate and relay information to a variety of audiences. Ideal candidates will be patient, with the ability to lead, inspire, and adapt to change. Must display expert level understand of manufacturing and machining. About the Organization MERRILL Technologies Group, Inc. consists of nearly 700,000 square foot of manufacturing floor space that has the capability to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions to Aviation, Defense, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Robotics and Machine Tool industries. Diverse capabilities allow MERRILL to be a single source manufacturer, of complex fabrications, precision machining of components and assemblies, mission-critical aviation and defense equipment, special purpose manufacturing systems, utilizing innovative engineering comprehensive project integration. Why Join Our Team? We put 'precision' in manufacturing. Be part of a performance you can measure. Advance your career in a company that has Trusted Quality, Price and Delivery. With competitive pay and benefits, MERRILL is a leading company to become an Employer of Choice for our team members. Health Benefits: - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Health & Flexible Spending Account - Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance - Employee Assistance Program Other Benefits: - Paid Vacation & Time Off - 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Hours 50 hours as needed to meet obligations and deadlines. Shift Days Travel Frequent travel between Merrill plants. Location Saginaw, MI EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work. You must present acceptable, original documents no later than the third work day, or you will not be employed by MERRILL: A KEEL Company. MERRILL: A KEEL Company uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective June 2016. Location Wheeler Street This position is currently accepting applications.