Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic Trainer to join our team. Conduct Technical Training classes for their Center personnel and internal employees; assist in the development of training programs that facilitate the dissemination of information necessary for quality repairs and customer satisfaction. Schedule / Shift : Monday – Friday between 7 : 30-4 : 30 (typical) additional time as necessary. Periodic travel is required as dictated by business demands.
Duties
- Conduct training classes according to established curriculum and training standards.
- Represent companies core values and the highest professional standards for personnel, showing great respect to customers and to the brand.
- Participate in the development of new and updated curriculum to ensure that courses reflect the latest information and technology, to include :
- Review sources to include trainer’s room, data exchange server, company information systems etc. for required modifications and edits to curriculum.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of all technical issues published and communicated by the Technical Support Team.
- Assist in the design and building of necessary training aids to provide proper support for the training curriculum.
- Update and maintain student data on Company Academy Learning Management System to reflect classroom results.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of Certified Technician testing, both practical and written tests.
- Maintain and repair vehicles assigned to technical training centers, to be available for use as required on short notice.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the training center, tools, and equipment to the highest standards, reflecting company core values.
- Audit and evaluate vehicles for product familiarization and operational verification as directed.
- Furnish requested reports on training activities and participants; evaluate the technical training program.
- Assist other technical departments withing the company including : field personnel, Technical Support, Tool & Equipment Manager, and Center technicians.
- Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies.
- Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats.
Qualifications
College degree or Certificate in Automotive TechnologyCertification : ASE Master Technician, including L1 or Porsche ZPT Gold Technician preferred.6-8 years automotive mechanical hands-on experience, Porsche preferred.Prior experience conducting technical training sessions preferred.Prior experience developing or creating technical training materials is preferred.Use of 3d software such as CAD, or animation programs a plus.Superior presentation and speaking skillsSuperior interpersonal skillsSuperior verbal and written communication skills, spelling, grammar, and composition skillsExcellent overall understanding of automotive technology and repair, Porsche preferredNatural leadership ability; team player with consensual approachSuperior organization, communication, and reporting skillsSystematic thinker : ability to work at a fundamental and conceptual levelAdvanced PC skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe AcrobatSkills with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, and / or Illustrator are a plusGerman language capability is a plusAbility to handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneouslySelf-directed, requiring limited supervisionWillingness to travel domestically and internationally, as requiredPercentage of required travel : Periodic travel is required as dictated by business demands.This job is performed in both an automotive repair shop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will also have daily work in the automotive repair facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit (for prolonged periods while traveling), stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include close, color, distance, and depth perceptionMust be able to stand for extended periods of time.