Training Specialist

Training Specialist

The Training Specialist is responsible for managing and
maintaining key technical training programs to meet the needs of the business
for compliance, customer satisfaction and employee skill development.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Standard Essential Functions

• Maintaining department skills matrices and ensuring compliance with regulatory/customer audits concerning employee training
• Conducting and/or overseeing the gathering, verification and processing of personnel training related documentation
• Partnering with internal customers to assess and implement training needs for new and existing employees.
• Ensuring the maintenance of personnel records and curriculum databases with the use of relevant training processes/systems
• Analyzing, developing, and implementing new training processes for functional areas
• Working in collaboration with the operations team to develop training materials such as: slide decks, handouts, eLearning modules, tests, and on-the-job training forms.
• Facilitating learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching
• Coordinating employee certification programs with department leaders
• Defining and creating employee curricula based on job requirements.
• Managing and maintaining in-house training facilities and equipment
• Researching training suppliers and materials as needed – including details, cost comparison, and timelines.
• Creating and maintaining training procedures and work instructions as needed to support the training system.
• Performing administrative tasks needed to maintain the training system database, which includes training records, certifications, and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including leading projects and participation in project committees.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required

Required education and experience

• 2-4 years of progressive training
• Experience within electrical or electronic manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, LMS and compliance software programs
• Strong project management skills – ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience running and manipulating reports from LMS systems
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as good decision-making thought processes
• Proficient in all Microsoft and Outlook programs; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills including the ability to articulate complex ideas in a simple manner
• Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Human Resources or similar field is preferred
• Curriculum development and Training with Industry (TWI) experience a plus
• Knowledge of J-Std-001, IPC-A-610
• Knowledge of CompliantPro a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States