Welding / Manufacturing Training Specialist

Location: Urbana, OHRittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications. Why Work at Rittal LLC Great Place to Work Certified, Rittal LLC offers a workplace culture focused on employee experience, teamwork, and collaborative innovation in a thriving environment. This role combines technical welding expertise, manufacturing training, safety instruction, and continuous improvement leadership. It is a hands-on position supporting production operations across multiple shifts while developing workforce capabilities.

Core Responsibilities: Design and deliver welding training programs for:

• MIGTIGStainless steel welding
• Emerging welding technologies
• Conduct annual welding recertifications and competency assessments.
• Train and maintain qualifications for:
• Forklift operations
• Crane operations
• Manufacturing safety programs
• Lead and support LEAN / continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate weld quality issues and support root-cause analysis efforts.
• Implement corrective actions and on-the-job training (OJT) to improve quality and consistency.
• Track training effectiveness, certifications, and compliance through systems such as:
• AG5SAP Success
• FactorsOther training/LMS platforms
• Support onboarding and workforce development programs.
• Knowledge & Experience:
• Associate's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Education, Human Resources Development, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of welding industry experience, including training
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with basic welding tools, techniques, and safety procedures.

Physical Requirements: Stand at the weld station throughout the work shift. Walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently during the shift. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level; frequently lift 2540 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders. Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing assignments and multitask effectively.

Work Environment: Manufacturing and welding areas with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and noise. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company's Human Resources Department. Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.