Manufacturing Trainer, Contract

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

About the Role

Dandy is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Trainer to join our rapidly growing, hyper-growth startup as we launch our brand-new manufacturing site in Provo, UT. This role will also support training efforts at our established manufacturing site in Lehi, UT. The Training team owns the onboarding and upleveling of technicians across our production lines. In this role, you will be pivotal in facilitating and conducting on-the-job training for new and existing manufacturing techs, ensuring they are equipped to meet the demands of a fast-paced production environment. Due to the needs of both sites, the ability to work flexible and potentially varying shifts (days, nights, or weekends) will be required from time to time.

Schedule Information

• Friday-Monday

• 1pm-11pm

• 90-day contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic trainer to conduct and evaluate technical training programs. This role requires a blend of classroom-style instruction and hands-on training directly on the production floor. You will be responsible for delivering training curricula and ensuring all employees understand their graduation and ramped production goals. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous situations and is prepared to "roll up their sleeves" to meet the challenges of a new site launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Deliver high-quality training sessions through both formal classroom settings and active, on-the-floor instruction.

• Program Support: Assist in updating and maintaining training materials and curricula for manufacturing production lines.

• Quality Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to manufacturing standards during all training sessions.

• Collaboration: Work alongside subject matter experts (SMEs) and training leadership to ensure adherence to training best practices.

• Performance Tracking: Help track and analyze training metrics to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Operational Excellence: Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills regarding evolving manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Communication Skills: Ensure clear, timely, and concise communication to trainees and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment & Availability: Ability to be in-office 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) at our new [suspicious link removed] site, with the flexibility to work different shifts as needed to support both the Provo and Lehi manufacturing sites.

• Adaptability: Ability to move quickly, pivot frequently, and work through the ambiguity of a new site launch.

• Technical Proficiency: Computer proficient with a high level of comfort using digital tools, specifically Google Workspace products and Slack.

• Experience: 3+ years of technical experience in manufacturing or a related field, with a proven track record of supporting quality improvements.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail Oriented: Very high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Self-Starter: Strong self-motivation and the ability to drive one's own learning to meet the needs of the business.

• Mentorship: Proven ability to mentor trainees and drive high-quality training outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Bonus Points For

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment.

• Experience delivering training programs within a manufacturing or laboratory setting.

• Natural curiosity and a history of learning new tools and workflows quickly.

• Experience with CNC or additive manufacturing.

• Experience with Google Workspace

Req ID: J-1005

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!

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