Posted August 21, 2026
Assembly Operator IV - Trainer
Kelly Services
Arden, NC, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills & Attributes
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Assembly Operator IV – Trainer
Location: Arden, NC
Shift: 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $27–$30/hr (based on experience) + 10% 2nd shift differential
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Position Summary
The Assembly Operator IV – Trainer is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) responsible for delivering operator training, certification, and advanced skill development within the manufacturing environment. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring consistent manufacturing processes, upholding quality standards, and serving as a liaison between production, quality, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Training, Certification, & SME Leadership
- Train, coach, and certify operators on manufacturing products, processes, equipment, and inspection requirements.
- Deliver hands-on instruction to ensure consistent execution of standardized work instructions.
- Mentor operators in advanced technical processes, troubleshooting, and quality requirements.
- Assess operator skill development and validate readiness utilizing skills matrices and certification tools.
Training System Management
- Support the creation, review, and improvement of training materials, standard operating procedures, and visual aids.
- Accurately document training completion, competency observations, and qualification sign-offs in a timely manner.
- Contribute input on skills matrices, certification requirements, and overall training process enhancement.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Champion adherence to standardized work to minimize process variation across shifts and teams.
- Identify training gaps and partner with quality, engineering, and leadership teams to address root causes.
- Assist with troubleshooting production and quality-related issues as needed.
Leadership & Floor Support
- Provide floor-level leadership and serve as a resource for team leads as required.
- Drive team performance by offering coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
- Mentor other trainers and less experienced operators to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill advancement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months’ experience in fiber optic assembly manufacturing or a related environment.
- Proven experience in training, coaching, mentoring, and certifying operators.
- Demonstrated ability to explain advanced technical processes and tailor training as needed.
- Familiarity with skills matrices, certification processes, and training documentation systems.
- Strong attention to accurate training and competency documentation.
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback and support operator development in both routine and complex scenarios.
- Capability to serve as a SME for processes, equipment, and quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience mentoring other trainers or fulfilling a technical leadership role.
- Experience contributing to the development or improvement of training materials, SOPs, or qualification standards.
- Background in resolving advanced training gaps, readiness concerns, or recurring performance issues.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and training demands.
- High level of accountability, ownership, and integrity.
- Passion for continuous improvement and commitment to quality.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
