Production trainer vs training assistant

The differences between production trainers and training assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a production trainer and a training assistant. Additionally, a production trainer has an average salary of $40,519, which is higher than the $40,334 average annual salary of a training assistant.

The top three skills for a production trainer include production floor, safety procedures and production equipment. The most important skills for a training assistant are strong work ethic, work ethic, and punctuality.

Production trainer vs training assistant overview

	Production Trainer	Training Assistant
Yearly salary	$40,519	$40,334
Hourly rate	$19.48	$19.39
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	79,407	37,797
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a production trainer do?

Production trainers have production knowledge, skills in written and oral communication, as well as the ability to communicate and understand procedural instructions and safety issues. Those who choose this career path will be expected to train production and assembly workers both at workstations and in classrooms, as well as assist in developing new methods of training.

What does a training assistant do?

A training assistant is an individual who is organizes training and organizational development programs for companies in the private or government sector. Training assistants are required to create training course schedules and timetables while providing written and visual training materials that are used by trainees. They use information systems or databases to enter data to create reports on the training statistics and assessment of the programs and instructors. Training assistants are also required to perform office clerical duties, such as organizing digital and paper files.

Production trainer vs training assistant salary

Production trainers and training assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Trainer	Training Assistant
Average salary	$40,519	$40,334
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $53,000	Between $27,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Duluth, MN
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Esri
Best paying industry	-	Insurance

Differences between production trainer and training assistant education

There are a few differences between a production trainer and a training assistant in terms of educational background:

	Production Trainer	Training Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Production trainer vs training assistant demographics

Here are the differences between production trainers' and training assistants' demographics:

	Production Trainer	Training Assistant
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 51.4% Female, 48.6%	Male, 41.0% Female, 59.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 5.8% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between production trainer and training assistant duties and responsibilities

Production trainer example responsibilities.

Utilize MRP system to monitor and manage raw material and finish goods inventory.
Conduct periodical audits to insure paperwork is FDA compliant.
Train CNC operators to operate CNC machines and inspect parts post machining.
Conduct several Kaizen events that are successful in modernizing the way production are done.
Operate and maintain a Multicam CNC router table that is used to route out the signs.
Implement safety programs and conduct safety team audits to ensure plant compliance with company and OSHA requirements.

Training assistant example responsibilities.

Manage elearning program development from concept through implementation.
Have participated and complete classes for CPR and first aid.
Instructed/Demonstrate skills relate to CPR, PMAB, lifting, etc.
Assist with editing and presenting PowerPoint presentations.
Perform all necessary administrative functions for the SharePoint portal.
Utilize SharePoint in order to disseminate training information throughout the organization.

Production trainer vs training assistant skills

Common production trainer skills

Production Floor, 17%
Safety Procedures, 13%
Production Equipment, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 10%
Training Programs, 6%
Sops, 5%

Common training assistant skills

Strong Work Ethic, 46%
Work Ethic, 46%
Punctuality, 1%
Customer Service, 1%
Training Materials, 1%
Training Programs, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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