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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.

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

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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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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - May 5, 2023

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See who's looking to Hire You today:

Job Opportunities

The Workforce Development Board is looking for a Placement Coordinator in Utica

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 5/1/2023

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 5/5/2023

Hiring Events

Open Interviews at Walmart in New Hartford and Utica

• 5/6/23 - Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its main offices at 3183 State Route 28, to fill summer and year-round employment roles at its various businesses.


• 5/8/23 and 5/9/23 - Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Corrections Officers. To find out more email .


• 5/10/23 - ICAN Job Fair from 4 pm to 7 pm at Delta Hotels by Marriott on Genesee Street in Utica. Now hiring for everything from Direct Care to Administration, Entry level through leadership. To find out more email .


• 5/11/23 - Civil Service Strategies Workshop-Learn about applying for civil service positions with Oneida County. https://www.working-solutions.org/news/you-re-invited-to-our-free-civil-service-workshop-on-may-11-2023


• 5/12/23 - NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is hiring Skilled Trades, Cooks, Entry level Clerical, Social Workers, Lab Techs and much more. Join them for an Open house 5/12/23 from 1 pm to 5 pm at MOTAC, Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome. Call 315-768-8581 Ext. 3600 to find out more.


• 5/13/23 - Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its main offices at 3183 State Route 28, to fill summer and year-round employment roles at its various businesses.


• 5/17/23 - Department of Labor Utica Mini Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions.


• 5/17/232 and 5/24/23 - Oneida County is hiring 911 Dispatchers. Join them on 5/17 and 5/24 from 4pm-7pm for tours and on the spot interviews. Call 315-765-2519 for more info.


• 5/19/23 - Durham School Services will host an onsite recruitment at Utica Working Solutions from 10 am to 12 pm. Find out about paid CDL B Driver’s License Training!


• 5/23/23 - Department of Labor Central/ Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. 


• 6/6/23 - Save the date: Student and Community Job Fair at Central Valley Academy in Ilion from 1 pm to 4 pm.

 

 

 

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The New York State Canal Corporation is hiring

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"Do you want to work outside, work with your hands and work with equipment? Our friends at the New York State Canal Corporation are hiring for open positions! Join Canalside for a future built on centuries of success."

The New York State Canal Corporation is hiring for the following positions:

Canal Helper $15.19 per hour
• Assist in operation and maintenance of Canal equipment and structures. Assist in grounds and facilities maintenance at Canal sites and assist in operation of lift bridges.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Helper.html

Canal Structure Operator: $17.26 per hour
• Assist Chief Lock Operators in operating and maintaining Canal structures. Interact with recreational and commercial boaters and be responsible for recording specific operational data plus directing all boaters appropriately through locks.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Structure-Operator.html

Marine Helper: $15.19 per hour
• Assist in onshore and offshore maintenance of various floating plant work and dredge vessels and assist in levee and channel embankment repair.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Marine-Helper.html

Canal Jobs offer:
• On-the-Job Training
• Entry Level Skills for Maritime, Engineering, Machine Shop and Other Careers
• Time Toward a NYS Pension
• Hands-on work with large equipment
• Unique and historic work environment

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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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