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ATEX Technologies offers pre-employment workshop with Sandhills Community College

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ATEX Technologies is offering a two-day Pre-Employment Workshop for two positions including Quality Inspection Technician and Intricate Assembly Technician for 2nd shift (3 – 11 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Kennedy Hall on the Sandhills Community College campus. There is no cost to attend the two-day session.

Attending and participating in the workshop will lead to a guaranteed interview upon completion with the company that could lead to full-time work. Starting pay is $17.50 an hour with opportunities for ongoing training, testing and career growth opportunities with ATEX over a multi-year period.

Training offered for in-demand careers including:

Quality Inspection Technician
Performs visual inspection of finished products using tools and gauges. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills; problem solving skills to assist with root cause analysis; keen attention to detail, ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and remain focused on the tasks at hand; Strong sense of urgency and teamwork.

Intricate Assembly Technician
Performs precision assembly of small components into finished products. Requires high-level of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and a patient disposition.

These positions are for long-term career paths with excellent growth potential, including cross-training to support building a successful and rewarding career with ATEX.

“I attended the first workshop and it has led me to a new and exciting career,” said a current employee. “I enjoy the hands-on training while I am learning and the people at ATEX are nice and that’s what makes a difference in someone’s life.” Another new employee who attended the first workshop adds, “I’m gaining manufacturing experience and I hope to continue to work here as my career, skill sets and education continue to grow in engineering, quality, process, or mechanical. They provide very good training and support.”

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly, registration for the no cost workshop is open at www.sandhills.edu/atex 

Refreshments will be offered, and childcare arrangements will be provided upon request.

For more information call 910-246-4969.

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