Coach I

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
The Coach position trains coworkers and monitors progress to defined training plans. Performs production work to maintain skill sets as required

Responsibilities:
* 2+ years of electronics manufacturing experience
* Minimum of 1 year of work in area of coaching; Coach entry to mid-level production roles
* Monitor, track, and schedule training with new coworkers
* Complete training check lists, including re-certifications
* Review training progress with trainee and provide feedback (weekly); adjust training plan as needed
* Provide production supervisor with documented training status updates (weekly)
* Review documentation in PFS for accuracy, quality compliance and updates
* Work with supervisors and engineers to continuously improve the quality of the production training process
* Inspect trainees work with sampling size based on competency of trainee. Trainer can reduce sampling as the trainee demonstrates proficiency, knowledge, and competency of work.
* Cross train coworkers in various manufacturing operations as need to meet production goals
* Perform operator duties defined in job specific role overview when not training
* Lead by example by supporting Benchmark Core Values, policy, and objectives

Other information:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
* Effective organization and prioritization skills
* Demonstrate high attention to detail
* Ability to work with diverse groups
* Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
* Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
* Strong customer service and client focus
* Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
* Ability to read, understand, and train others in process instructions, schematic drawings, and manufacturing routings
* Capable and willing to cross train in a secondary area and to work overtime as needed
* Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company
* Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required, including shift and site flexing
* Demonstrate strong component/part recognition skills
* Ability to work overtime when needed
* Ability to work with and train diverse groups
* Demonstrate full competence in assembly cycle time and quality; Ability to train to that level without the assistance of leadership or technical support
* Possess certification and/or completed Coach Certification Checklist
* Must successfully complete the BEI "Train the Trainer" class

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester
Physical Location: Rochester, MN
Shift: 4th
Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1800
Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.