Copper Brass Maintenance & Tooling Trainer (Part-Time)
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company
Franklin, WI
Part-Time | Up to 24 Hours per Week
Share Your Expertise. Shape the Next Generation.
General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Copper Brass Maintenance & Tooling Trainer to help develop our maintenance, tooling, and manufacturing workforce. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned industry professional to pass along valuable technical knowledge while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule.
Whether you are a retired maintenance leader, senior toolmaker, manufacturing engineer, or experienced technician looking to remain engaged in the industry, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our operations and employees.
What You'll Do
As the Copper Brass Maintenance & Tooling Trainer, you will serve as a technical resource and mentor for our maintenance, tooling, and production teams.
Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver hands-on technical training for maintenance technicians, toolmakers, machine operators, and setup personnel.
Train employees on troubleshooting, repair, setup, and preventive maintenance practices.
Develop training materials, work instructions, visual aids, and qualification checklists.
Support the development of maintenance and tooling skill matrices.
Assist with documenting critical process knowledge and best practices.
Provide expertise on copper-brass heat exchanger manufacturing equipment and tooling.
Coach employees on equipment setup, adjustments, and problem-solving techniques.
Participate in equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support succession planning by transferring specialized technical knowledge to the next generation of skilled employees.
Equipment & Processes You'll Support
- Fin presses and fin dies
- Hairpin benders
- Tube processing equipment
- Stackers
- Core assembly tooling
- Tube expanders
- Return bend equipment
- Leak testing systems
- Furnace support equipment
- Material handling systems
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in:
- Copper-brass heat exchanger manufacturing
- Industrial maintenance
- Tool and die operations
- Manufacturing engineering
- Equipment troubleshooting and repair
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, tooling prints, and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree or related trade certification.
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Senior Toolmaker, Manufacturing Engineer, or Technical Trainer.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and reliability programs.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
Why Join General ThermoDynamics?
At General ThermoDynamics, we manufacture high-quality heat transfer solutions that serve critical industries across North America. Our team values safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for an experienced professional who wants to remain active in manufacturing while helping develop future talent and preserve invaluable industry knowledge.
We Offer:
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Up to 24 hours per week
- Competitive hourly pay
- Opportunity to mentor and develop employees
- Collaborative manufacturing environment
- Meaningful role supporting operational excellence
Schedule
- Part-time position
- Up to 24 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling based on training and operational needs
- Typical schedules may include:
- Three 8-hour days per week, or
- Four 6-hour days per week
If you have a passion for developing people, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply and become part of the General ThermoDynamics team.
General ThermoDynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.