Technical Trainer – Paper Conversion (6-Month Contract to Direct-Hire)

Company: GCP PAPER USA, Inc.

Location: New Caney, TX (Greater Houston Area)

Job Type: 6-Month Contract (Full-Time) | Strong Potential for Permanent Direct-Hire

Schedule: Standard Day Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Compensation: Competitive Top-Tier Hourly Rate (Dependent on Experience + Candidate Expectation) | Overtime Eligible

What We Offer

• Standard Day-Shift Hours: Work a predictable Monday through Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) schedule—no night shifts or weekend rotations required.

• Direct-Hire Path: High-performing trainers have a direct opportunity to transition into a permanent site leadership role with GCP PAPER USA, Inc. at the end of the 6-month contract.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Highly competitive hourly rate tailored to attract experienced subject matter experts, plus time-and-a-half overtime pay for any hours beyond 40.

• Full Relocation & Travel Support: For qualified out-of-market candidates willing to relocate to the Greater Houston area, we provide:

  • Full relocation assistance or dedicated temporary housing allowance

  • Travel reimbursement / Daily Per Diem coverage

• High-Impact Project: Lead classroom and hands-on floor instruction to standardize operations and mentor crew members at our paper conversion facility.

Job Summary

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is seeking an expert Technical Trainer for Paper Conversion to design and deliver technical instruction across classroom settings and active plant production floors.

Operating on a standard Monday through Friday day schedule, this role requires deep operational and mechanical mastery of high-speed paper conversion machinery (embossers, perforation assemblies, core-makers, winders, and cutters). As a key technical mentor, the ideal candidate is a bilingual (English/Spanish) specialist capable of onboarding new operators, leading format changeover workshops, and standardizing safety and quality best practices.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

1. Classroom & Hands-on Technical Instruction

• Conduct structured classroom sessions and floor-level instruction for Junior and Senior Machine Operators on standard day-shift hours.

• Deliver bilingual (English/Spanish) training on safe machine startup, continuous automated monitoring, material stream flow management, and speed/pressure parameter adjustments.

• Instruct operators on routine equipment lubrication checks, fluid management, and basic preventive maintenance for embossers, perforation units, and core-making systems.

2. Format Changeovers & Mechanical Troubleshooting Mastery

• Lead dedicated instructional workshops on product format configurations, mechanical realignments, and tooling changeovers.

• Train operators to strip, adjust, and replace mechanical parts and tooling elements safely to minimize production downtime.

• Teach systematic technical troubleshooting techniques to identify, isolate, and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and operational faults on conversion lines.

3. Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance Training

• Train operators on conducting 100% self-quality inspection checks to ensure finished products adhere strictly to specifications.

• Instruct line personnel on accurate daily form completion, downtime logging, and updating visual management controls (whiteboard trackers).

• Enforce strict compliance with OSHA safety protocols, ISO 9001:2015 quality criteria, and FSC-certified sustainability guidelines for raw material handling.

4. Performance Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Audit operator documentation, downtime logs, material scrap reports, and paper roll vouchers to verify operational understanding.

• Evaluate operator performance, provide structured feedback, and collaborate with Production Team Leaders to eliminate skill gaps across shifts.

• Optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reduce scrap generation and improve key operating metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Schedule Requirement: Ability to work a consistent Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule on-site in New Caney, TX.

• Language Skills (Highly Preferred): Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to effectively train, mentor, and communicate across all shift teams and floor personnel.

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on operational and mechanical experience in high-speed paper conversion or industrial paper manufacturing. Proven track record of mentoring or training machine operators.

• Technical Expertise: Expert-level mechanical and operational knowledge of paper conversion equipment (embossers, perforation assemblies, core-makers, winders, and cutters).

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; vocational degree or technical certifications in industrial mechanics or industrial engineering preferred.

• Core Competencies: Strong technical leadership, instructional design ability, structured problem-solving, and a safety-first mindset.

How to Apply & Compensation Details

Please submit your resume outlining your technical experience in paper conversion equipment and training background.

• Desired Compensation Requirement: As part of your application, please state your desired hourly rate requirement and availability to relocate/start in New Caney, TX.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stamina & Posture: Ability to split time between classroom training environments and active production floor demonstration (standing/walking for extended periods during the workday).

• Lifting & Flexibility: Ability to lift/carry demonstration tools up to 50 lbs and perform physical movements (bending, crouching, climbing machinery platforms).

• Environment: High-speed manufacturing plant environment with exposure to plant noise, lubricated mechanical lines, paper dust, and plant temperature variations.

• Required PPE: Mandatory use of safety boots, protective eyewear, hard hat, hearing protection, and cut-resistant gloves in designated production areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.