Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer Fort Lupton, CO Job Type Full-time Description The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future. Observe hourly production workers to understand tasks, workflows, and skill requirements. Partner with SMEs (operators, technicians, engineers) to capture process knowledge and translate it into clear instructional content. Create, update, and standardize Work Instructions (WIs) that reflect current equipment, processes, and safety requirements. Develop operator training materials, including step-by-step guides, job aids, OJT tools, and short instructional videos. Build and maintain skill matrices, qualification checklists, and operator development tools. Evaluate training effectiveness by reviewing operator performance, feedback, and production or safety data. Update training materials promptly when equipment, processes, procedures, or standards change. Coach SMEs and supervisors on effective on-the-job training methods. Communicate training updates, needs, and project status to the Training and Development Leader and cross-functional partners. Research and recommend training tools or technologies (digital, video, visual aids) to enhance operator learning and retention. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience developing training in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Experience creating training materials, work instructions, or job aids for technical or hands-on roles. Strong writing, editing, and document-organization skills. Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs and cross-functional teams. Comfortable observing production floor tasks and translating them into clear instructions. Strong attention to detail and ability to simplify complex processes. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn digital learning tools. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience developing training in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Experience creating training materials, work instructions, or job aids for technical or hands-on roles. Strong writing, editing, and document-organization skills. Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs and cross-functional teams. Comfortable observing production floor tasks and translating them into clear instructions. Strong attention to detail and ability to simplify complex processes. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn digital learning tools. Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or technical training. Familiarity with adult learning principles and structured on-the-job training (OJT). Experience developing SOPs, WIs, or process documentation. Experience creating visual or video-based training content. Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA, PPE, LOTO) and how they apply to operator training. Experience using LMS platforms or digital work-instruction tools. Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.