Back-up Trainer

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

Website: HI-LEX.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Back-up Trainer supports the Trainer by assisting in employee training, reinforcing standardized work practices, and stepping into the Trainer role during absences or peak production periods. This role serves as a developmental position for future Trainer opportunities and helps maintain training continuity across shifts and lines.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in training new hires and cross-training current employees.
• Reinforce safe work practices and standardized work instructions.
• Support hands-on demonstrations and workstation coaching.
• Help monitor trainee progress and report concerns to the Trainer or Supervisor.
• Assist with in-process checks and gauging.
• Identify potential quality issues and notify leadership.
• Promote 5S and TPM standards.
• Reinforce safety policies and escalate concerns immediately.
• Assume full Trainer responsibilities during Trainer absence.
• Fill in for operators as required.
• Relieve operators for breaks.
• Assist with training documentation and required paperwork.
• Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist with morning stretching activities during pre-shift.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in manufacturing environment
  
  

Functional Experience

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
• Use of a hand or powered pallet jack
• Use of a computer and typical office software
• Ability to use handheld scanner
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to train and evaluate employee performance objectively.
• Basic math and measurement proficiency.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges, wrenches, screwdrivers, and testing equipment.
• Strong attendance and dependability record.
• Problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.