Trainee Production Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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Summary:
The Coach position trains coworkers and monitors progress to defined training plans. Performs production work to maintain skill sets as required
Responsibilities:
• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years of electronics manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 1 year of work in area of coaching; Coach entry to mid-level production roles
• • Monitor, track, and schedule training with new coworkers
• Complete training check lists, including re-certifications
• Review training progress with trainee and provide feedback (weekly); adjust training plan as needed
• Provide production supervisor with documented training status updates (weekly)
• Review documentation in PFS for accuracy, quality compliance and updates
• Work with supervisors and engineers to continuously improve the quality of the production training process
• Inspect trainees work with sampling size based on competency of trainee. Trainer can reduce sampling as the trainee demonstrates proficiency, knowledge, and competency of work.
• Cross train coworkers in various manufacturing operations as need to meet production goals
• Perform operator duties defined in job specific role overview when not training
• Lead by example by supporting Benchmark Core Values, policy, and objectives
Other information:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Ability to read, understand, and train others in process instructions, schematic drawings, and manufacturing routings
• Capable and willing to cross train in a secondary area and to work overtime as needed
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required, including shift and site flexing
• Demonstrate strong component/part recognition skills
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Ability to work with and train diverse groups
• Demonstrate full competence in assembly cycle time and quality; Ability to train to that level without the assistance of leadership or technical support
• Possess certification and/or completed Coach Certification Checklist
• Must successfully complete the BEI "Train the Trainer" class
Education:
Geographical Location: Minnesota: Winona
Physical Location: Winona, MN - East (4065)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: M-Th 0530-1600
Full Time
In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.
Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which may include testing for THC. In jurisdictions that restrict pre-employment cannabis testing or prohibit action based solely on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, Benchmark will comply with local requirements. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.
Compensation Range: $17.830000 to $23.740000 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.
Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.
Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.
Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.
Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.
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