Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
Technical Training Instructor
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Description
The Training Instructor develops and conducts training programs to train employees and occasionally customers of Thompson Tractor on the repair, installation, maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics tooling, proper processes, proper methods and operations of machinery and equipment. The position requires continuous learning in order to maintain an expert level of knowledge on various systems, models, and machines.
Travel Requirements Moderate overnight travel within the Thompson territory will be required. Instructors are also required to attend multi‑day out of territory factory led training classes and events each year in order to stay up to date on systems and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities & Expectations
Develop and deliver service training courses
Design, build, and maintain appropriate training aids and materials
Conduct hands‑on lab exercises in conjunction with class sessions
Schedule instructor‑led courses and coordinate classroom availability
Administer knowledge and skills assessments and certify mechanics
Work with division supervisors and managers to address training needs
Participate in or conduct monthly branch service meetings
Stay up to date on products and systems
Maintain a strong professional image
Other duties assigned by management
Qualifications Education Technical/other training (preferred)
High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience Must have experience working as a service technician. Experience using Microsoft 365 and basic typing skills are required for this position.
Skills
Technical (required)
Organizational (required)
Written Communication (required)
Verbal Communication (required)
Microsoft Office (required)
Computer (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Travel Requirements Moderate overnight travel within the Thompson territory will be required. Instructors are also required to attend multi‑day out of territory factory led training classes and events each year in order to stay up to date on systems and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities & Expectations
Develop and deliver service training courses
Design, build, and maintain appropriate training aids and materials
Conduct hands‑on lab exercises in conjunction with class sessions
Schedule instructor‑led courses and coordinate classroom availability
Administer knowledge and skills assessments and certify mechanics
Work with division supervisors and managers to address training needs
Participate in or conduct monthly branch service meetings
Stay up to date on products and systems
Maintain a strong professional image
Other duties assigned by management
Qualifications Education Technical/other training (preferred)
High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience Must have experience working as a service technician. Experience using Microsoft 365 and basic typing skills are required for this position.
Skills
Technical (required)
Organizational (required)
Written Communication (required)
Verbal Communication (required)
Microsoft Office (required)
Computer (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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