Senior Controls Training Specialist

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Controls Training Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. Summary: As a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical and Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering training programs covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions
• Understanding and effectively communicating how the custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems
• Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements
• Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries
• Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls
• Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred)
• Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements
• Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong desire to help others learn

• Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements
• Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching
• Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment
• Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances
• Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed
• Adaptability to work in various temperature conditions, ranging from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment