Electrical Facilitator The Electrical Facilitator, reporting to the Technical Learning University (TLU), delivers high-quality technical instruction and hands-on learning experiences for Electrical Apprentices. This role supports the development of skilled trades talent through classroom, laboratory, and applied training aligned to manufacturing technologies, safety standards, and apprenticeship requirements. The facilitator will help apprentices build the technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and confidence required to succeed in electrical maintenance roles across manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Facilitation
- Facilitate classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction for Electrical Apprentice courses.
- Deliver training in areas such as:
- Electrical fundamentals and print reading
- PLC fundamentals
- Rockwell and Siemens controls
- Motor controls and variable frequency drives
- HMI and industrial automation systems
- CNC electrical maintenance
- Robotics, vision systems, and applied troubleshooting
Course Development & Delivery
- Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, laboratory activities, assessments, and course materials.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and focused learning environment that encourages questions, practice, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate electrical, controls, automation, and troubleshooting concepts using realistic manufacturing equipment and scenarios.
Learner Development
- Assess apprentice knowledge and hands-on proficiency; provide timely coaching and feedback.
- Track learner participation, progress, attendance, and completion in applicable learning systems.
- Support apprentice onboarding, orientation, capstone activities, skills demonstrations, and other program events.
Program Support & Collaboration
- Partner with TLU curriculum developers, program leaders, plant representatives, and subject-matter experts to maintain relevant and effective training.
- Support course updates based on changes in equipment, technology, processes, and workforce requirements.
- Share plant and industry best practices with learners and the broader TLU team.
Safety & Equipment Management
- Maintain training equipment, laboratories, tools, and instructional materials in a safe and operational condition.
- Promote safe work practices, including applicable electrical safety, lockout/energy control, PPE, and laboratory procedures.
Travel
- Travel occasionally to company facilities, plants, supplier locations, or other training sites as business needs require.
Core Competencies
- Technical expertise and practical problem solving
- Facilitation and adult learning skills
- Safety leadership
- Coaching and learner development
- Collaboration and relationship building
- Organization and time management
- Adaptability and continuous improvement
- Clear communication and sound judgment
Working Conditions This is primarily an on-site, hands-on training role at a TLU facility and may require work in classrooms, laboratories, and simulated manufacturing environments. The role may require standing for extended periods, working around energized or industrial training equipment under approved safety procedures, wearing required PPE, and occasionally traveling to company facilities.
Measures of Success
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Apprentice completion, engagement, and demonstrated skill attainment
- Safe and effective delivery of assigned courses
- Learner and stakeholder feedback
- Technical accuracy and currency of instructional content
- Readiness of training equipment and learning environments
- Consistent alignment with TLU, and apprenticeship program standards
Additional Information This position supports TLU's mission to provide a safe, focused learning environment that prepares manufacturing workforce for the future. Electrical Apprentices complete portions of their development at the plant and community college, with the remainder of the multi-year program delivered through TLU. Required Qualifications Education
Technical Experience
- Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, controls, automation, robotics, or a related skilled-trades discipline
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of electrical theory, schematics, industrial controls, and safe work practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and technical documentation
Training & Development
- Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing apprentices, technicians, or other adult learners
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical instruction
Professional Skills
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with common computer applications and learning or documentation systems
- Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, salaried professionals, plant leaders, instructors, and external partners
Preferred Qualifications Certifications & Education
- Journeyperson electrician license, state electrical license, or equivalent recognized trade credential
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion in electrical technology, automation, controls, or a related field
Technical Expertise
- Experience with:
- Rockwell Automation
- Siemens
- Fanuc
- Industrial robotics
- Vision systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- CNC systems
Industry & Instructional Experience
- Experience in manufacturing operations or with automotive manufacturing equipment
- Experience developing technical curriculum, laboratory exercises, assessments, or standardized work
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, competency-based learning, or community college technical education
- Experience using learning management systems and digital training tools
Measures of Success
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Apprentice completion, engagement, and demonstrated skill attainment
- Safe and effective delivery of assigned courses
- Learner and stakeholder feedback
- Technical accuracy and currency of instructional content
- Readiness of training equipment and learning environments
- Consistent alignment with TLU, and apprenticeship program standards
Additional Information This position supports TLU's mission to provide a safe, focused learning environment that prepares manufacturing workforce for the future. Electrical Apprentices complete portions of their development at the plant and community college, with the remainder of the multi-year program delivered through TLU. Required Qualifications Education
Technical Experience
- Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, controls, automation, robotics, or a related skilled-trades discipline
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of electrical theory, schematics, industrial controls, and safe work practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and technical documentation
Training & Development
- Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing apprentices, technicians, or other adult learners
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical instruction
Professional Skills
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with common computer applications and learning or documentation systems
- Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, salaried professionals, plant leaders, instructors, and external partners
Preferred Qualifications Certifications & Education
- Journeyperson electrician license, state electrical license, or equivalent recognized trade credential
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion in electrical technology, automation, controls, or a related field
Technical Expertise
- Experience with:
- Rockwell Automation
- Siemens
- Fanuc
- Industrial robotics
- Vision systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- CNC systems
Industry & Instructional Experience
- Experience in manufacturing operations or with automotive manufacturing equipment
- Experience developing technical curriculum, laboratory exercises, assessments, or standardized work
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, competency-based learning, or community college technical education
- Experience using learning management systems and digital training tools