Technical Training Specialist

An exciting opportunity exists at Barnes Aerospace for a Technical Training Specialist to support the Senior Manager, Technical Training and Apprenticeships. This role is critical to aid in the development and roll-out of the new Technical Training Program (TTP) at Barnes Aerospace. The Technical Training Specialist will be responsible for creating and documenting the procedures required to train new and existing employees in various departments throughout the production floor to support departmental training efforts and program goals. This position initially focuses on material development, although there is potential to become involved in the implementation and delivery of the hands-on training in the future. *This is a 1-year contract role with the possibility of an extension. *

Core Responsibilities: 

• Create clear and organized training documents based on input from Engineers, Supervisors, Quality, and experienced employees by developing step-by-step work instructions and job aids for various manufacturing processes.
• Assist in building structured training manuals and reference guides by converting existing notes, verbal instructions, and legacy documents into standardized digital materials.
• Create basic visual aids (charts, simple diagrams, formatted checklists) to help form the foundation for the new TTP.
• Format and standardize documents to align with company documentation practices and maintain organized electronic files and revision history.
• Update training materials as process changes occur and ensure documents are clear, consistent, and easy to follow while utilizing the Training Within Industry (TWI) standard.
• Spend time in various departments observing processes to ensure accuracy of documentation as well as interviewing subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge

Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing, training, or manufacturing support role.
• Military training background a plus.
• Strong communication skills with both production floor employees and management. Able to maintain composure during high-stress or conflict situations, demonstrating empathy and professional persistence.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing data, priorities, and timelines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and training documentation systems.
• Ability to take technical information and translate it into clear written instructions.
• Travel requirements in local area of 30%.

Education Requirements:

Associate degree or coursework in Technical Writing, Adult Learning, Manufacturing, or related field; relevant experience acceptable in lieu.

Instructions:

To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.barnesaero.com, click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.

At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet 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), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.