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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.

Job Fair May 19th at the Oneida County Office Building

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Everyone Welcome!

WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9:00am to Noon.

WHERE: Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY

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T-Mobile Hiring in Oneida - Open Interviews this Friday, May 12th, at the Oneida Public Library

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Hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time Mobile Associates

WHEN: Friday, May 12th from 10 am to 3 pm

WHERE: Oneida Public Library, 459 Main St, Oneida, NY 13421

No appointment needed.

Can't Make It?

Apply Online at: https://careers.t-mobile.com/

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GRIPPE’s Contracting is Hiring - Instant Interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions May 11th

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Competitive pay based on experience and an opportunity for growth!

Looking for carpenters with experience in areas like framing, drywall, flooring and custom carpentry.
They offer benefits such as paid vacation and sick time and health insurance for full time employees

WHEN: Thursday, May 11th from 10am - Noon

WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

VIEW OPEN POSITIONS ON FACEBOOK

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Bassett Healthcare Navigator on site at each of these events to assist with health insurance.

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FREE Virtual Workshops You Can Take This Week from the NYS Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

May 8

11 am - Learning about Child Care Assistance (CCAP) Overview
1 pm - Career Assessment & Exploration
1 pm - Roadmap to Getting Hired

May 9

11 am - Interviewing Techniques
11 am - Going to School to Get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service

May 10

11 am - SNAP Overview
11 am - SUNY for All- Online Training Center
1 pm - Exploring JobZone

May 11

11 am - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
11 am  - Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
1 pm  -  SUNY Micro Credentials

May 12

11 am  - The Power of Positivity
1 pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

Learn more and sign up HERE

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Renmatix is looking for a Controls/Process engineer for their facility in Rome

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Salary: $65-75k for entry level with full benefits

Relocation assistance for great candidates

The ideal candidate will have solid PLC programming experience, with some process engineering/ process improvement potential for their industrial process. Very open to considering bright graduates.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as process engineer for equipment utilized and process technology 
  • Lead projects and project teams to complete assigned projects such as installing, testing and operating equipment, and replacing or customizing current or new equipment
  • Responsible for control systems: maintain PLC source code, troubleshoot any control system source code, wiring or PLC/SCADA logic issues
  • Troubleshoot, spec and maintain process instrumentation
  • Work closely with Process Technicians and Shift Leads in the safe and consistent operation of the manufacturing lines to produce quality and consistent product
  • Design and execute process development experiments developed with the technical team
  • Facilitate and support the safe and reliable operation of the facility
  • Monitoring of equipment – including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out
  • Completion of documentation to show and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations and protocols
  • Oversight of processes and working to maintain optimization of the production line
  • Assisting Process Technicians in troubleshooting in the event of a problem
  • Data collection, interpretation and report writing
  • Presentation of data and reports to senior colleagues and management
  • Actively participate in safety meetings and identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Update current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and initiate new SOPs

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Candidate must have 5+ years of experience, including experience in process controls and process engineering (within commercial or pilot facilities)
  • Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC’s or other logic based controllers
  • Familiarity with Profibus instruments and troubleshooting
  • Previous pilot, demonstration and/or commercial plant experience
  • Experience in pulp and paper, chemical or pharma industry preferred
    • Solids and slurry feeding/handling
    • Pumps
    • Filtration, solid/liquid separation
  • Previous project management experience managing projects from design to implementation
  • Experience with Safe Operating Practices and coaching teams of operators/maintenance personnel to achieve goals
  • Strong troubleshooting skills – ability to troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize plant downtime

TO APPLY Contact:

Ruth Meyer

OR

Caitlin McSorley

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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.

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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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