Technical Trainer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Req ID 91946 | North Mankato, MN, United States, ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.
At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.
Technical Trainer
Objective
Accelerate onboarding, improve workforce qualification, reduce early attrition, and support workforce stabilization at NMN.
Training & Onboarding
- Conduct orientation and onboarding sessions for new operators.
- Deliver hands-on training for direct and indirect employees.
- Support cross-training and workforce flexibility initiatives.
- Accelerate employee time-to-productivity.
Training Materials & Documentation
- Create, update, and maintain training materials.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Standardize work instructions across production areas.
Qualification & Knowledge Transfer
- Establish structured knowledge transfer processes.
- Develop written tests, practical assessments, and certification processes.
- Verify employee competency and qualification levels.
Coaching & Workforce Development
- Observe employees performing tasks and provide coaching.
- Teach best practices related to productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Recommend deployment of employees based on skill and knowledge levels.
Training Governance & Tracking
- Create and maintain the training matrix.
- Track training completion and qualification status.
- Link training levels and competencies to skill progression and pay brackets where applicable.
Workforce Stabilization
- Support onboarding and retention efforts.
- Improve success rate of Temp-to-Perm conversions.
- Reduce early turnover through structured training and employee support.
Expected Business Impact
- Faster onboarding and knowledge transfer
- Reduced early attrition and turnover
- Improved quality and productivity
- Increased workforce flexibility through cross-training
- Better retention of new hires
- Stronger workforce stability and succession planning
The Technical Trainer acts as a force multiplier for recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce development by ensuring that new employees become productive, qualified, and engaged more quickly.
Be part of our ZF team as Technical Trainer and apply now!
Contact
Barbara Fischer
+1 507 386 4032
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
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