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Maintenance Technical Trainer

Company:
The Planet Group
Location:
Holstein, IA, 51025
Posted:
February 05, 2026
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Description:

Maintenance Trainer

A Maintenance Technical Trainer responsible for providing related skill development and training for maintenance functions. The Maintenance Technical Trainer is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs specifically focused on maintenance procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques for employees within a facility, ensuring they maintain optimal equipment functionality and uphold safety standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and manage training content for technical team

Create and maintain procedures for technical tasks.

Maintain organization of training records and upkeep of any LMS system.

Assess individual maintenance team members competency in subject matter and advise direction accordingly

Have a flexible schedule to train teams from 3 shifts.

Assist maintenance manager as needed for department support when available.

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent required

10 years of professional hands-on experience in maintenance, automation, or training/supervision of staff in maintenance

Manufacturing/industrial maintenance Experience

Previous technician and training experience preferred in a manufacturing / maintenance setting

Experience with CMMS - inventory / work order / on-site requests

Must have good communication with the ability to design/develop, evaluate, and deliver on maintenance programs. Will train maintenance staff

Computer literacy, and experience with MS office products.

Electrical and/or automation systems it is a plus

Must be comfortable to present and teach in group and individual settings

Must have good communication skills when working with all levels of management and groups within the company

Good attendance is a must along with a Servant leadership mind set

All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy.

Experience with electrical troubleshooting and automation systems a plus.

Job details:

The Trainer is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs specifically focused on maintenance procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques for employees within a facility, ensuring they maintain optimal equipment functionality and uphold safety standards.* (This could be a really good opportunity for someone looking to get out of the day-to-day maintenance work and move into this role, rather than something managerial with more stress)

Salary range: $80,000 - 90,000

Bonus: 7% annual bonus

Relocation: Yes

Hours: Day shift. Little to no OT

Reason for this position to be open? growth

Reporting: Maintenance Manager

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off/vacation, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Company Info:

Our company leading manufacturer for commercial and residential applications, they are the largest manufacturer in their space in the United States, as well as a leading source for other products. They are family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company's three divisions serve customers from sixteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with regular lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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