Maintenance Technical Trainer (Controls) - Casa Grande, AZ

What You'll Work On

As a Maintenance Technical Trainer, you will serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, helping maintenance technicians develop the skills necessary to safely and effectively maintain complex manufacturing equipment.

• Train, coach, and support maintenance team members on equipment operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-the-job training (OJT) for new and existing maintenance employees.
• Support Learning Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) by providing guidance, training resources, and coaching.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Maintenance Standard Work (MSW), job aids, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure training activities, assessments, and certifications are completed, documented, and tracked.
• Evaluate technician proficiency through periodic skills assessments and competency reviews.
• Partner with Maintenance Leadership, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Planners, and Technical Training Specialists to identify training needs and close skill gaps.
• Develop and maintain cross-training programs and competency matrices that increase workforce flexibility and capability.
• Support updates to equipment procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation, and technical work instructions.
• Coordinate multi-craft training initiatives to expand maintenance capabilities across disciplines.
• Assist with annual compliance, technical, and developmental training programs.
• Build relationships with local trade schools and technical colleges to support workforce development initiatives.
• Address trainee concerns and ensure a positive and effective learning experience.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Trainer, Job Trainer, Learning Mentor, or similar training role.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical writing experience, including procedures, work instructions, and job aids.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as Maximo.
• Food manufacturing or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Additional education, technical certifications, or trade school training.

Hours - Must be flexible to work evenings and weekend.