Lead Trainer (1st Shift)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Lead Trainer (1st Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $22.83per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
CORE HOURS: 8AM - 4PM
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The Lead Trainer is responsible for scheduling and tracking all training for plant employees. The Lead Trainer will evaluate the development and effectiveness of new employees throughout a progressive, task-oriented on-the-job training process. Emphasis will be placed on instilling a winning culture of teamwork and continuous improvement supported by our Eaton Culture Model.
- Collaborate with supervisors/team leads to ensure a smooth, efficient transition of trainees onto the plant floor with assigned trainers.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of new employees with 30, 60, and 90-day process checks
- Own the tracking, documentation, and overall process for trainees/trainers.
- Collaborate with different functions to develop and deliver approved training courses.
- Systematically support trainees to ensure their effectiveness through gated development.
- Foster the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) among trainees through continuing education.
- Collect and analyze data from the annual training needs assessment for plant personnel
- Develop / deliver training and relevant projects based upon site assessments results.
- Support and deliver New Employee Orientation.
- Support both Front End and Manufacturing training needs, through standard / annualized and ad-hoc training.
- Effectively communicate with all functions around the plant to ensure smooth onboarding and training of new employees and contingent workers
- Follow all company policies and the Eaton Culture Model
- Learn, Teach, & Demonstrate safe work practices daily and perform other duties as assigned within the training function.
Position Criteria:
- Strong computer skills: Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- Must have strong people skills, leadership, good communication and planning skills, and ability to manage more than one task at a time
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience
- Minimum of one year of experience teaching and training others
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in related field
- Experience with data tracking and project management.
- Experience teaching/training both individuals and in group settings.
- Experience with AS400, DMM, EQLM, eSafety, SharePoint, and Enovia.
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