Sandhills Community College partners with ATEX for pre-employment training sessions

ATEX Technologies is offering a two-day Pre-employment Workshop for three positions including Intricate Assembly Technician, Rewrite Quality Inspection Technician and Weave Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts (3 – 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.). The training sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Kennedy Hall on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst. The two-day session is fee waive eligible.

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:

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.

Rewrite Quality Inspection Technician

Performs visual inspection of finished products using tools and gauges. Requires keen attention to detail; ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and remain focused on the tasks at hand; and a strong sense of urgency and teamwork.

Weave Technician

Performs loom set-up and start-up. Patrols a group of looms during shift. Requires high-level of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, excellent depth perception and eyesight, and the ability to stay on feet while patrolling looms.

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 training is open at www.sandhills.edu/go/atex

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

For more information call 910-246-4969.

Aug. 17, 2026

Jennifer J. Pearce

Director of Marketing and Communications

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