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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Quest Global is looking for Senior Manufacturing Engineers in Rome, NY

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Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

 
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
 
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
 
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Meet with manufacturing engineers and technicians to evaluate process and receive feedback on work performed
  • Develop strategies to meet the business targets of the program (margin, revenue, HC)
  • Manage manufacturing engineers by holding accountable to KPIs, coach areas of improvements, suggest additional skill sets needed, manage manpower to ensure the right employees are in the right positions
  • Work with Program Manager and Account management to identify a strategy to grow the service
  • Create and implement a project plan, assist in identifying resources, keep project on track
  • Work with Project Lead to communicate status to customer, track deliverables and KPI’
  • Required Skills (Technical Competency):
  • Experience in the Aerospace industry with a focus on Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 6 -9 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, sourcing, procurement and shop floor experience.
  • You can understand a customer’s problems and create new solutions to solve them. This is both a creative and innovative process as well as being able to monetize the solution.
  • Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment without a lot of management oversight. You are independent and forward facing.
  • Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences.
  • You are a strong communicator who can relate to customers, peers, and employees from different cultures and levels in the organization
  • Familiar with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Desired Skills:
  • Familiarity with CNC machines
  • CNC Programming
  • GD&T
  • SAP Experience
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
 
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2022 
 
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Number of Years of Education Needed? 2-4
Specialized education required? BA
Years of Experience Required 3-6+
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Salary Range $85,000 - 95,000 per year
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes
 
To apply:
Contact Angela Corey
Email
 
We are an embedded resource in Aerospace and Defense comprising of Engineers from every discipline of Engineering. 
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New Herkimer County Civil Service Exam Announcements

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CIVIL CLERK

DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

PERSONNEL CLERK

PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

RECEPTIONIST

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Hot Jobs from CPS Recruitment - August 22, 2022

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Featured Job Opportunities from CPS Recruitment!

Administrative / Business

 

Executive Director / 57430                   Liverpool New York 13088                    $75,000.00 - $82,000.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Executive-Director-Liverpool-NY/57430

 

Accounts Receivable Clerk / 57353                           Syracuse New York 13208                             $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Accounts-Receivable-Clerk-Syracuse-NY/57353

 

Administrative Assistant / 57483                              North Syracuse NY 13212                             $20.00 - $22.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Administrative-Assistant-North-Syracuse-NY/57483

 

Office Assistant / 57494                                 Liverpool New York 13088                          $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Office-Assistant-Liverpool-NY/57494

 

Commissions Processor / 57427                                Syracuse NY 13202                          $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Commissions-Processor-Syracuse-NY/57427

 

Manufacturing / Warehouse

 

Manufacturing Jobs / 57358                        Sherrill NY 13461                              $19.00 - $22.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Jobs-Sherrill-NY/57358

Maintenance Automation Technician / 57503                     Norwich NY 13815                           $28.50 - $42.50

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Maintenance-Automation-Technician-Norwich-NY/57503

 

Maintenance Technician / 57504                              Oriskany New York 13424                             $16.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Maintenance-Technician-Oriskany-NY/57504

 

Electronic Assembler / 57493                      North Syracuse NY 13212                             $18.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Electronic-Assembler-North-Syracuse-NY/57493

 

Manufacturing Technician / 57398                           Ithaca NY 14850                                $19.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Technician-Ithaca-NY/57398

 

Manufacturing Associate / 57248                              Cazenovia NY 13035                       $17.00 - $19.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Associate-Cazenovia-NY/57248

 

Warehouse Associate / 57281                    Cazenovia NY 13035                        $20.50 - $21.50

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Warehouse-Associate-Cazenovia-NY/57281

 

Machine Operator / 57433                           Syracuse NY 13221                          $17.00 - $18.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Machine-Operator-syracuse-NY/57433

 

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New Featured Job Opportunities & Hiring Events

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We have a lot of new opportunities to tell you about this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/15/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/16/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/18/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/19/2022

Hiring Events

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Virtual Job Fair August 31st, from 11 am to 1 pm.
Department of Labor’s Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair -  September 7th, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Weatherization Classes Starting September 12th-Register Now.
Sangertown Square Mall’s Get Hired Job Fair -  September 20th

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Aug. 22–Aug. 26, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order#.

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Job Title: PC Sales Support Trainee                                                   City: Utica, NY

Full time for distributor of electronic and electrical components for various industries. Duties: This is an entry-level position where you will start as a warehouse specialist and advance to inside sales and eventually outside sales as you grow with the company. Requirements: High school diploma required. Training will be provided.

Pay: Starts at $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1429112

                                                                       

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Job Title: Line Chef                                                                             City: Little Falls, NY

 

Full or part time positions available with a local Italian restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook all menu items. Ensure that all food orders are completed correctly and maintain clean and organized workstations. Requirements: One to two years' experience or training. Experience preparing pizza dough and pasta from scratch would be a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1429228 

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Job Title: Office Assistant                                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for a local food manufacturer. Duties: Support managers in A/P, A/R, Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing and Banking Departments. Requirements: Associates degree preferred.

Must have three years’ Bookkeeping or office assistant related experience including one year QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and ADP External Payroll experience.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00/hour based on experience. Benefits.                     Job Order # NY1429205

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Job Title: Peer Specialist                                                                    City: Wampsville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local health department. Duties: Refer program participants to needed services, including behavioral and physical health care, employment, financial supports, education, and social activities that promote community integration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and possession of a New York Certified Peer Specialist certification. Valid driver’s license required.

 

Pay: $19.92/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1429081

 

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Job Title: Weave Department Floor Support                                       City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time, night shift, for a woven goods manufacturer. Duties: Operate automated looms, check for quality, and move product to the shipping area.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Two to three years of proven mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1429237

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Job Title: Childcare Program Director                                                 City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time, 20 hours per week for a faith-based after-school childcare program. Duties: Train, schedule, and hire staff and keep staff records. Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the program.  Requirements: Associates degree in Childcare or a related field and two years’ experience.

Pay: $17.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1429402

                                                                       

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