Training Program Specialist (2nd Shift) jobs in United States
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Hadrian · 8 hours ago

Training Program Specialist (2nd Shift)

Hadrian is a company focused on revolutionizing manufacturing for aerospace and defense through autonomous factories. The Training Program Specialist will lead training activities, ensuring on-the-job learning experiences and technician proficiency in a manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead all training activities for your assigned area, delivering on-the-job instruction and acting as the technical expert
Work directly with technicians to understand process nuances, pain points, and improvement opportunities
Master every process in your area and convert new methods into clear, teachable steps
Train technicians and technician-trainers to ensure consistent, standard execution across all shifts
Adapt coaching approaches to individual learning styles and support trainees through challenges
Mentor technician-trainers to promote best practices in training delivery
Own the full evaluation process, including quizzes, assessments, and progress reporting
Create and refine evaluation criteria covering both hard and soft skills
Partner with process designers to define tasks and decision points using structured 'if/then' logic
Maintain up-to-date, version-controlled training content that is always audit-ready
Ensure returning technicians are aligned with the latest training standards
Conduct and support training audits to ensure 100% procedural compliance
Manage a blend of on-the-job and off-the-job training formats
Collaborate with Learning System Engineers to develop and execute continuous improvement roadmaps

Qualification

Training program developmentOn-the-job instructionProduction environment experienceTechnical expertiseEvaluation process managementCoachingInfluencing skillsMentoringEmotional intelligence

Required

1+ years of experience in a training, instructing, or teaching role with a focus on entry-level individual contributors
At least 2 years of experience working in a production / inspection environment
Proven ability to train people with experience ranging from entry level – mid level
Aptitude for rapid learning, reteaching, and influencing process adoption
Ability to independently recognize human patterns (both macro + micro) and provide actionable, objective, and mature recommendations to leadership
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Passionate about training, employee career development, and the Hadrian mission of reindustrializing the nation's workforce
Training, instructing, or teaching experience in an operational environment
The ability to influence others without direct authority – you will not be a people manager, but your success is directly tied to influencing ability
High emotional IQ – able to self-improve after receiving feedback, provide guidance to trainers, and continuously learn and grow through the role

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of L.A.
Flexible vacation policy

Company

Hadrian

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Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$476.5M
Key Investors
Morgan Stanley
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
2024-02-21Series B· $92M

Leadership Team

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Chris Power
Founder & CEO
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West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
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