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Site Technical Trainer

Ball Corporation

Fort Worth, TXJob$67–93K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$67–93K/yr
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Site Technical Trainer leads technical training strategy execution at a manufacturing site, applying the approved training model and BOE Technical Training pillar. The role independently drives training initiatives, partners with site leadership, delivers instruction, oversees on-the-job training, assesses employee competencies, and manages training systems and documentation. It also tracks training effectiveness and supports continuous improvement. The position requires regular on-site engagement and does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent Decision-MakingCommunicationStakeholder InfluenceCoachingMentoringKnowledge TransferCollaborationProduction EquipmentLearning Management SystemsElectronic Document Management Systems

Qualifications

7+ Years Manufacturing Floor ExperienceU.S. Work Authorization

Full job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values "We Care. We Work. We Win. we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, were turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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Position summary:

The Site Technical Trainer leads the execution of the technical training strategy at a specific manufacturing site. Acting as the official representative of the Technical Training organization on-site, this role ensures consistent application of the approved technical training model and BOE Technical Training pillar, without day-to-day supervision.

The trainer independently drives site training initiatives, partners with site leadership, and fosters a strong culture of technical development to build workforce capability. The trainer must demonstrate autonomy, decision-making capability, deep understanding of manufacturing floor operations, and the ability to influence across levels. This position is critical to the successful development of technical skills, onboarding of new employees, and the overall effectiveness of the plants workforce.

The areas of responsibility include

  • BOE Technical Training Pillar Execution: Independently lead the deployment of the BOE Technical Training pillar within the site. Adapt corporate training standards to site-specific needs while maintaining alignment with regional strategies. Serve as the primary technical training point of contact for site leadership and operational teams.

  • Instructor-Led Training Delivery: Deliver structured technical training sessions covering theoretical and practical components. Translate complex manufacturing concepts into accessible, action-oriented training for all skill levels. Ensure employees gain practical application of learned skills through hands-on activities. Partner with HR and functional managers to support new hire technical training.

  • OJT Program Oversight Mentor and guide OJT Trainers to deliver high-quality, consistent hands-on training. Conduct periodic reviews of OJT delivery to verify training effectiveness and employee proficiency.

  • Technical Assessments & Qualifications Conduct competency assessments, observations, and qualification of employees on critical tasks. Identify and address technical skill gaps through customized retraining initiatives.

  • Systems and Documentation Management Manage training assignments and completions within the Learning Management System (LMS). Maintain training records and ensure traceability in the Electronic Document Management System (eDMS). Collaborate with SMEs to develop, update, and validate plant-specific work instructions and technical training content.

  • Training Metrics & Continuous Improvement Track and report on training effectiveness and KPIs to site leadership and regional training teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on training data and operational feedback.

What are we looking for:

  • Minimum 7 years experience working directly on the production floor in a manufacturing environment (e.g., technician, operator, mechanic)

  • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions in a manufacturing setting

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, assertively, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels

  • Demonstrated capability in coaching, mentoring, and facilitating knowledge transfer to operators and technicians

  • Effective collaboration with production teams and support functions

  • Solid working knowledge of production equipment, with the ability to master at least three key pieces of equipment

  • Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training management

  • Familiarity with electronic Document Management Systems (eDMS) for documentation and compliance

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Expected Hiring Salary Range:$66,700 - $93,160 (Salary to be determined by the applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

  • This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.

  • Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Balls comprehensive benefits structure.

  • Onsite Work Environment:This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

  • Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related detailssuch as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation datesfrom your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

  • This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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How this job compares

Set against the 390 open Technical Trainer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–93K/yr
  • US median$91–129K/yr234 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 27% below the US median midpoint ($110K) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Trainer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Technical Trainer jobs in Texas and 390 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Technical Trainer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (308 postings).
Education
79 of the 390 open Technical Trainer jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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