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Golden Aluminum · 1 day ago

Instructional Designer

Fort Lupton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Golden Aluminum is a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill committed to a greener future. They are seeking an Instructional Designer to develop training materials and standardize work instructions, ensuring effective operator training and compliance with safety standards.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Observe hourly production workers to understand tasks, workflows, and skill requirements

Partner with SMEs (operators, technicians, engineers) to capture process knowledge and translate it into clear instructional content

Create, update, and standardize Work Instructions (WIs) that reflect current equipment, processes, and safety requirements

Develop operator training materials, including step-by-step guides, job aids, OJT tools, and short instructional videos

Build and maintain skill matrices, qualification checklists, and operator development tools

Evaluate training effectiveness by reviewing operator performance, feedback, and production or safety data

Update training materials promptly when equipment, processes, procedures, or standards change

Coach SMEs and supervisors on effective on-the-job training methods

Communicate training updates, needs, and project status to the Training and Development Leader and cross-functional partners

Research and recommend training tools or technologies (digital, video, visual aids) to enhance operator learning and retention

Qualification

Instructional DesignTraining Material DevelopmentManufacturing ExperienceMS Office ProficiencyAdult Learning PrinciplesSafety Standards KnowledgeVideo Content CreationLMS Platforms ExperienceCollaboration SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience developing training in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Experience creating training materials, work instructions, or job aids for technical or hands-on roles

Strong writing, editing, and document-organization skills

Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs and cross-functional teams

Comfortable observing production floor tasks and translating them into clear instructions

Strong attention to detail and ability to simplify complex processes

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn digital learning tools

Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or technical training

Familiarity with adult learning principles and structured on-the-job training (OJT)

Experience developing SOPs, WIs, or process documentation

Experience creating visual or video-based training content

Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA, PPE, LOTO) and how they apply to operator training

Experience using LMS platforms or digital work-instruction tools