Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Career Change Workshop

Following is information on a special program scheduled at Edison Community College for this Thursday:

Edison Community College will hold a free workshop on Thursday, September 23, from 6 to 7:30, at the Piqua Campus Emerson Center. The workshop is geared to help those who are seeking a mid-life career change due to unemployment, underemployment, or considering a career change. The workshop will be presented by Edison’s Career Services Department and cover topics such as how to effectively market yourself; job search resources, and considerations for a making a career change. Registration is required. Please call 937-778-7850, or email pgibellino@edisonohio.edu.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

How To Find A GOOD Job

Some of you may recall that in a meeting early this year, we covered a Powerpoint provided to us by Jim Stokely, co-author of How To Find A GOOD Job In 90 Days.

His book has been getting solid reviews and may be of interest to you.

Link here to find more about it on Amazon.

You can also find more information with a Google search.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Greening the Upper Miami Valley

You may want to mark your calendars for this. On October 7 from 1 – 8:30 p.m., Edison State will be holding a “Greening the Upper Miami Valley” expo. There will be speakers as well as exhibitors showing products that help to save energy and have other environmentally friendly attributes.

The expo is free and open to the public but Edison is asking that folks who intend to be there contact them at 773-7816 just to let them know so that they can have an approximate count on how many people to expect.

This could be a great way to network and learn about area businesses.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Positions Available

Detailed Machining, Inc. has several openings that they need to fill ASAP.

Estimator:
Pay range $16 - $24 based on experience
Estimate machining processes in a machine shop environment. Must have
minimum 5 years experience and have a machine shop background. Be able to
work with
AutoCAD and be able to deal with customers on all types of projects. We are
a fast pace job shop that makes 1 piece to thousands for all types of
industries.

Shop Foreman:
Pay range $16 - $24 based on experience
Must have knowledge/experience with machining processes and have prior
supervisory experience. Must have strong leadership and communication
skills.
Job will consist of scheduling jobs at the different machines and also the
different talents of the employees. It will also be making sure the
employees are following
safety guidelines and that work is be done in a timely manner with minimal
scrap.

CNC Machinists:
Pay range $16 - $20 based on experience
There are several openings
Must have minimum of 5 years experience with CNC mills and CNC lathes.
Must have their own tools and be able to program g-code or conversational.
Be able to work with little supervision and make critical decisions in
producing good parts. Must have good transportation and work ethics.

There is a full benefits package including medical, dental, paid vacation,
paid holidays, and retirement package.


Detailed Machining, Inc.

Complete Full Service Machine Shop - Services include: Job Shop, manual and
CNC machining of all types, milling, turning, waterjet cutting, assembly,
grinding, CMM inspection, CAD/CAM, engineering, prototyping, short and
long runs, machining of aluminum castings.
We also have 3 sources for investment casting locally and, mig and tig
welding in house.

The website is www.detailedmachining.com

If you know someone who is interested, please have them contact: John
Bertsch at 937.492.1264 or email him at johndetmach@watchtv.net .
Thanks for your help!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Support and Encouragement

Men of Integrity, which is published by Christianity Today, has devotionals this week focused on job loss and change.

We hope that you find encouragement and support from them.

You can link to them below:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/lyris/men/archives/09-05-2010.html

Thursday, September 2, 2010

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Network for Job Seekers,

We hope this finds you well. It is with a heavy heart but also a feeling of celebration and hopefulness that we announce that the Network for Job Seekers, which has been meeting at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, is being discontinued.

Over the past 13 months and 40 meetings, we have shared our hearts, our fears, and our joys with one another… and God has been there with us. We thank you for your participation.

We have during this time seen many participants find jobs … some even finding their dream job. Attendance at the meetings has declined significantly over the past few months and, ultimately, that was our goal. It has also become increasingly difficult to find fresh and relevant, helpful information to bring to each meeting.

While we are, for now, discontinuing our regular meetings, we understand and respect the pain and difficulty experienced by those in the job market, as well as by their families. Therefore, we will continue to do several things out of a desire to bring ongoing hope and encouragement to those who continue to be displaced by the rough economy.

Some of the things we will be doing are as follows:

1) On September 9, we will hold an informal support meeting at the Y at 8:30 a.m. for those who would like to stop by and have one more point of formal connection to this group.

2) As interest levels merit, Ed Thomas has committed to allowing ongoing informal networking and support/encouragement for job seekers who wish to come and meet in the lobby of the Y on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

3) We will continue to email out job opportunities and helpful ideas and encouragement to those who have registered on our job seekers list. We will continue to do all we can to make connections for you which will hopefully lead to the job of your dreams!

4) The YMCA will continue to maintain helpful information on its website at http://www.sidney-ymca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85:network-for-job-seekers&catid=40

5) We will continue to maintain and update the blogsite, bringing you ideas and encouragement in your job search, at http://networkforjobseekers.blogspot.com/

Thank you again for your support. Despite the discontinuation of our regular formal meetings, please keep in mind that we can all always be Jesus’ hands and feet … bringing encouragement and support to one another and helping each other network and make connections.

May God Bless You,

Jim Liggett
Ed Thomas
Darcy Dill
Todd Miller

LOCAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Following are two upcoming events which may be of interest to you:

September 30 session on buying/selling a business:
http://www.approvedevents.com/EventDetails.aspx?EID=2622

September 21 seminar on how to develop powerful networking skills:
https://www.approvedevents.com/Event.aspx?EID=2623

Both events are sponsored by the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Sidney-Shelby County Regional Job Fair

The Sidney-Shelby County Regional Job Fair will be held Thursday, May 27, at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA (300 E. Parkwood, Sidney) from 10 am – 3 pm. There is no charge to attend. Over 40 companies and organizations will be exhibiting. Food will be available for purchase and two speakers are scheduled, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Change to 2nd Thursday

Effective in June 2010, The Network for Job Seekers will begin meeting on only the 2nd Thursday of each month. Meetings will still be from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and will still be held at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA.

With this change, we will try to increase the amount of contact via email and through this website. There also may be some additional new networking opportunities announced.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Business Start-Up Seminar

For those of you who might be interested, the Piqua Chamber of Commerce, Grow Piqua Now and Mainstreet Piqua are sponsoring a Small Business Development Center BUSINESS START UP Workshop on Thursday, March 11 from 2- 4 pm, at the Fort Piqua Plaza 4th Floor meeting room.

Business Start -Up introduces the entrepreneur to essential topics and ideas to be considered when starting a business. Discussion will focus on time management, personal energy, personal dedication, family commitment and more.

This session is free and open to the public.

To register, please call the Small Business Development Center at Edison at 937-381-1525 or email Beth Collins at: bcollins1095@edisonohio.edu

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Job Opportunities

We have heard from a former Network member that Kard Welding in Egypt, Ohio (where he is now employed) is looking for a CNC machinist and also for welders.

Applications can be completed at Kard Welding, 480 Osterloh Road in Minster.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Emerson Job Opportunities

Emerson has a number of positions including many co-op summer positions listed currently on www.greaterdaytonworks.com

On Monday, rumor has it they may be hiring additional factory help as well.

As a member of Job Seekers, when you complete Emerson’s online application, feel free to list Ryan McCrea as a person at Emerson whom you know. Ryan is one of the Emerson team members who have been so good at supporting the Network for Job Seekers.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Part Time Position Available

Sollmann Electric in Sidney is looking for a Part-time Office Assistant. Below are the details.

Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days per week.). 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Pay: $10.00 to $10.65 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience).

Description: Provide secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the entire office. Answer 5 lines and forward phone calls, take messages, work orders and bid requests. Provide clerical support to president, project managers, estimators, office manager, and bookkeeper. Greet visitors to company office and sign in and check in material. Open/distribute mail. Order office supplies, company clothing, etc. Maintain fire extinguishers & cell phones. Preparation of bids, scheduling of driver, etc. Miscellaneous other support duties.

Qualifications: High School Diploma -- business curriculum preferred and minimum 1-year office/secretarial experience. Proficient on Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Good math skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills.

If you know of anyone that may be interested in this position, please contact Cheryl at 492-0346.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cancelled This Week

Due to the inclement weather, the Network for Job Seekers WILL NOT meet this week, February 11. We look forward to getting together again on February 18.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Job Opportunities

We have recently learned of the following positions available in Lima through Staffmark in Sidney. In fact, they report they are currently looking for 100+ people in Lima.

Inspection positions for warehousing environment in the Lima, Ohio area. These positions will be several months long and available on all shifts. Hour pay of $8.00. Previous inspection experience required. All potential candidates must have HS diploma/GED and be able to successfully complete a drug screen and criminal history background check. For immediate consideration, contact Staffmark at 419-999-0290 or email resume to laura.stienecker@staffmark.com.

Staffmark has immediate openings for pick/pack project positions in the Lima, Ohio area. All shift available $8/hr Stable employment history, HS diploma or GED,drug screen, and background check required. Please call 419-738-5403 or 937-498-4131 for more information or email mandy.maddy@staffmark.com.

Additional Contact:
Melissa A. Gibson, Sales Administrator
Staffmark, formerly CBS Personnel
Sidney, Ohio
Cell: 937-489-1910
Branch: 937-498-4131
Fax: 937-498-4186
melissa.gibson@staffmark.com

Friday, February 5, 2010

Job Opportunities

Many of you may recall Steven Gall who spoke to us a few weeks ago about background checks. Steven owns a couple of different businesses and has the following positions available:


Account Executive (Outside Sales)
Gauntlet Awards, Inc. Account Executive (Outside Sales) Dayton, Ohio

This is a Full-Time position.

Overview
GAUNTLET AWARDS has an opening for an Account Executive for outside sales with previous inside/outside sales experience.
Job Skills/Requirements
Successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, ability to multi-task & computer knowledge w/good spelling expertise. Successful candidate must have previous inside/outside sales experience. Experience in Awards Trophy Plaques, Promotional Products, Printing Services, Business Documents, eCommerce Solutions, Multimedia Services, Total Product Management is a definite plus. This is a salary plus commission position.

E-mail cover letter & resume to jobs@gauntletawards.com or fax to (937) 264-4903.

Benefits: Medical Insurance
Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check



Website Designer/Developer
Gauntlet Awards, Inc. Website Designer/Developer (VISION TECHNOLIGIES GROUP) Dayton, Ohio

This is a Full-Time position, working 1st Shift.

Overview
GAUNTLET AWARDS /VISION TECHNOLIGIES GROUP has an opening for a Website Designer/ Developer
Job Skills/Requirements
The perfect candidate will be self-motivated and capable of developing websites (no templates) from start to finish. A qualified applicant Must have experience with: Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Flash and web servers. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign a plus. Interested Candidates should email a cover letter and resume with a complete list of skills to: jobs@gauntletawards.com
Additional Information/Benefits
E-mail a cover letter and resume with a complete list of skills to: jobs@gauntletawards.com or fax to (937) 264-4903.
Benefits: Medical Insurance
Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Job Opportunities

Emerson Climate Technologies of Sidney has a couple of jobs posted on www.greaterdaytonworks.com at http://www.greaterdaytonworks.com/EmployerJobList.aspx?EmpID=2756

Additionally, the first of next week they anticipate advertising some general labor factory positions.

When you complete the online application, it will ask if you know anyone who works at Emerson. We have been told that, if you do know someone, it can be helpful to list their name.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Job Opportunities

Two job opportunities:

1) This is from a friend of mine who owns Remedi Electronic Commerce Group in Columbus: We are looking for an EAI Business Development Representative and I was wondering if you, or someone you know, fit the following position profile… http://tinyurl.com/ycxkf46 and might be interested.

A brief summary of the position is outlined below, and the link provided outlines the position in depth.

REMEDI seeks an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Business Development Representative, reporting to our VP of Professional Services and Sourcing, preferably to be located in our Columbus office. Successful candidate will have a history of demonstrated success in developing NEW business in the EAI professional services space. In particular, this success would be related to placing contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement EAI resources, with business clients. EAI professional services and placement opportunities will be with prospects utilizing business integration tools such as webMethods, Tibco, MS BizTalk, SeeBeyond, IBM InfoSphere, Vitria, Gentran Integration Suite, and more.

Advise as outlined in the position link if you think it is a good match and you are interested.


2) Operations Supervisor:
Growing, diverse company has an opportunity for an Operations Supervisor to oversee their chemical production plant. The qualified candidate will oversee daily production operations including receiving, storing, warehousing, manufacturing,packaging and shipping product by rail and truck. The candidate will report to the general manager and oversee up to 10 full-time employees and additional seasonal staff. They will be involved daily with ensuring safety procedures, optimizing production, ensuring excellent customer relations, meeting production deadlines, overseeing preventative maintenance, production scheduling and working within budgets and timelines. This position is very hands-on and will require candidates to be on the production floor up to 50% of their day. It will be your goal to operate the facility in a safe and responsible manner through the efficient and effective use of physical and capital resources.

Candidates are required to have excellent communication skills, including coaching and mentoring the production staff and optimizing client relationships. This opportunity requires individuals to have previous production management experience. Individuals should be fast paced, have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to increase efficiencies and Microsoft Office experience. Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects and communicate well at all levels.

Client is looking for candidates from chemical, food (liquid or dried goods) or ethanol industries.

Benefits are very competitive, including bonus, 401K, vacation, medical, paid holidays and relocation.

Requirements for the Operations Supervisor:
1. A Bachelors Degree; a technical field preferred 2. 5-7 years of production management in a food (liquid or dried goods), chemical or ethanol environment 3. Experience increasing efficiencies and reducing scrap 4. Microsoft Office

Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Chemical or Chemistry Degree
2. ISO certification experience
3. Strong customer communication skills
4. Mechanical aptitude

This position is offering an extremely competitive relocation package. Candidates are preferred to be tied to the Midwest region.


Joanna Spaun - Partner
MJ Recruiters, LLC
P.O. Box 604
Tiffin, OH 44883

Friday, January 29, 2010

Job Opportunity

We have been told that Snyder Brick & Block is looking for a general laboror for approximately 35 hours per week at their Troy, Ohio location.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Position Available

We have been told that Choice One Engineering in Sidney is looking for a secretary / receptionist / phone operator / administrative assistant.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Updates

A couple of updates:

1) Emerson is now accepting applications only over the internet at www.GreaterDaytonWorks.com All of their positions will be listed there.

2) Adecco has posted the following for a position at Honda: Adecco is seeking an experienced Associate to fill an open position in the Parts & Service department at the Service Center at Honda of America Mfg., Inc.'s Anna Engine Plant. Job duties include using ADP to look up parts, billing invoices to Associates, setting up appointments for repairs, using software program to loan fleet cars. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, filing paperwork and taking in-person orders for parts. Associates will be responsible for completing daily cash balance form to balance register and making deposits. Interested candidates should contact Adecco's Honda Alliance Office at 1-800-854-6526 for more details or email your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

Monday, January 18, 2010

Job Opportunities

We have several job opportunities to report:

1) We have heard that Emerson is taking some applications for factory work.
2) Norcold is taking applications for third shift workers through Job and Family Services.
3) Dr. VanTreese in Sidney (dentist) has had an ad in the Sidney newspaper for Appointment Coordinator. If you are applying for this, please let me know and we will let the good doctor know that you are a part of the Network.
4) A O Smith in Troy is seeking a Manager of Accounting and Reporting. Bill Moeller is the contact there. I do have additional details on this position if you like.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Lead Quality Inspector

Below is a job opportunity that has been brought to the Network for Job Seekers. Persons who meet the requirements should contact me and I will make the connection with the prospective employer who wishes to remain anonymous at this time.

Thanks!


Title: Lead Quality Inspector

Experience
Must items:
• CMM, gauges, calipers etc…
• Familiar with metal treatment processes (ex. heat treatment, black oxide, endurion, anodizing, etc…)
• Capable of reading blue prints.
• Understanding of fits and geometric tolerancing, true position, etc….
• Complete understanding of all machining processes (ex. lathe, mill, grinding, etc…)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Open minded and willing to contribute new ideas to improve quality.
• Strong organization skills
• Experience with Microsoft programs like Word, Excel and Outlook.
Want items:
• ISO certification/maintenance experience
• Familiar with computers (ex. Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and Excel, E-mail, etc…)

Job Description
Daily Duties Include:
• Complete 1st pc inspection for all areas
• Complete final inspection paperwork prior to shipment
• Coordinate special process requirements with outside vendors.
• Work with production to solve quality concerns.
• Maintain quality lab cleanliness and organization
Weekly Duties:
• Direct interaction with all customers discussing quality issues.
• Documentation of all quality issues.
• Work with production to develop permanent countermeasures.
Annual and Semi-Annual Duties:
• Coordinate gage maintenance and calibration with outside vendors.


Hours (potential)- 58 hrs. a week. Mon-Fri. 10 hr. days / Sat. 8 hrs.

Pay: Between $15-20 an hour / depending on experience


Todd E. Miller, President
Classic Metal Roofing Systems
Tel. 1-800-543-8938, ext. 201
tmiller@classicroof.com

Update and Job Opportunities

We had a great meeting yesterday with fantastic information on making changes in our lives, the state of the economy and in particular the job market, and also on how to improve our self esteem and help others along the way. Two good books that were recommended were The Pursuit of Excellence by Ted Engstrom and The Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden.

We had five new faces yesterday at the meeting, so that was wonderful. We also celebrated that David Fleming has found some contract work which is keeping him busy. And it was Mark Daughenbaugh’s birthday!

As a reminder, we will be meeting again next Thursday at the Sidney YMCA from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. We hope you can join us.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We were told that Kroger is hiring in both Sidney and Piqua.

We were told that CJ Highmarks is hiring dishwashers in Sidney.

Mark Daughenbaugh passed along the following job listing that he received from a recruiter:

We have an opportunity for a CONTRACT HR position. It is in the Bellefontaine area. Please review the position below; if you have the required skills, education and recent experience, please get in contact with us. If you know of someone that could be a match, networking is always greatly appreciated, please forward on my email and have them get in contact with me. maria@mjrecruiters.com
This is a CONTRACT assignment; candidates must be local to the area. There is not any guarantee that this position will go direct in the future. The hourly pay rate is up to 25/hour for candidates having ALL of the required skills.
To learn more about MJ Recruiters, LLC please visit our website at www.mjrecruiters.com
Human Resources - Contract

Manufacturer has an opening for a contract Human Resources professional. This is a 40 hour/week contract assignment which will report to the facility manager and supervise one individual. In this role you will be overseeing daily HR activities including recruitment of hourly and salaried employees, hr compliance, community involvement, benefits, orientations, workers compensation (BWC) paper work (the company is self insured), FMLA, payroll and OSHA. This position requires presence on the manufacturing floor for all three shifts. Qualified candidates should be forward thinking, able to work independently and on teams, flexible in their job requirements, have project management skills, be outgoing, have a stable work history, good work ethic and not be afraid to communicate at all levels.

Requirements for the Human Resources assignment:
1. A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related field
2. A minimum of 3-5 years working in a recent human resources generalist role
3. Experience working in a manufacturing environment
4. HR Generalist skills: Knowledge of HR law, benefits, payroll, FMLA, BWC, etc.
5. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills preferred, but NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier experience
2. PHR certification
3. Project management skills including Microsoft Project
4. Supervision experience
5. Safety

This position is located within 30 minutes of Bellefontaine, Ohio. The client is looking for local candidates, within 45 minutes of the facility.


Maria Hemminger, CSP • Owner (About Me)
MJ Recruiters LLC
P.O. Box 604 • Tiffin • OH • 44883
Phone: 419-443-1840 • Fax: 419-443-1841
Email: maria@mjrecruiters.com
Web:http://www.mjrecruiters.com

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