New Career Readiness Certificates help jobseekers and employers
Alabama’s new Career Readiness Certificate provides job seekers with proof that they have basic skills needed for entry-level employment. The certificate is awarded to jobseekers based on their scores on three WorkKeys tests. WorkKeys is a series of tests measuring a person’s skills with those needed for an entry-level job.
“This initiative will help us maintain our status as the best workforce development state in the United States” Gov. Bob Riley said when awarding the state’s first Career Readiness Certificate at a workforce development summit in Birmingham. The Office of Workforce Development was created in 2003 to consolidate Alabama’s variety of workforce development programs into a single office.
Career Readiness Certificates will facilitate AIDT’s recruitment, screening, training and assessment of job seekers to fill new jobs created through expansion and startups in Alabama.
“This certificate will contribute greatly to our quality workforce identification for Alabama’s new and existing businesses, and to our expansion of the opportunities for Alabama citizens through jobs being created by our clients,” said AIDT Director Ed Castile. "This credential will quickly identify the applicants who have the skills each employer is seeking. WorkKeys also will identify skills each person needs to improve and that will direct them to training and prepare and qualify them for jobs."
Career Readiness Certificates are awarded in three levels–gold, silver and bronze–based on WorkKeys scores. For more information on the new program, go to the Office of Workforce Development website.
Career opportunities available through AIDT
Lowndes County automotive sound component manufacturer to fill production, assembly jobs
Assembly and production jobs are available with Daehan Solution Alabama LLC, a Lowndes County supplier of interior sound insulation components for Hyundai automobiles. Job seekers must complete AIDT pre-employment training to be considered for full-time employment.
Located in Tyson, seven miles south of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s facility, Daehan Solution makes sound insulation parts, such as carpeting and interior foam, for the Sonota sedans and Santa Fe SUVs made at HMMA’s Montgomery plant.
Wages for assembly and production works start at $10 per hour and may increase to $11.25 per hour after one year. Employee benefits include paid holidays and vacation time, medical and dental insurance, short term disability coverage, life insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Applicants must be at least 19 years old with a demonstrated work history and should possess a good work ethic, cooperative attitude and willingness to actively participate in a team environment. Job seekers also must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
AIDT training applications are available at the Alabama Career Center in Montgomery at 1060-A East South Boulevard and at the Charles E. Smith Sr. Annex in Hayneville at 205A East Tuskeena Street.
Variety of jobs available with Greenville automotive supplier facility
Greenville’s automotive chassis and body parts manufacturer, Hwashin America Corp., seeks production and maintenance personnel. Production jobs are available for welders, machine operators, forklift operators, laborers, quality lab technicians and engineers, and team leaders. Production job seekers must complete AIDT pre-employment training to be considered for employment.
Jobs are also available for maintenance electricians and building and grounds coordinator. Pre-employment training is not required for those jobs. Maintenance electrician trainees must have an associate or higher degree in Industrial Electricity/Electronics. Maintenance electrician technicians must have work experience and an associate or higher degree in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or a related field. Candidates with experience in PLC programming are preferred. Building and grounds coordinator job seekers must have experience in building repair, including plumbing, lights, janitorial issues, minor mechanical issues, grounds maintenance, and more.
Applications for both AIDT training and for employment are available at the Alabama Career Center in Greenville at 117 W. Commerce Street. Employment applications and resumes may be submitted by email to hrmgr@hwashin-usa.com, or faxed to (334) 382-1101. Salary requirements must be included with all employment applications and resumes.
Hwashin America Corporation offers a competitive wage and benefit package as well as job advancement opportunities. Employee benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement; long-term and short-term disability; life and AD&D insurance; and paid holiday and vacation time.
Candidates for maintenance employment must be able to work weekends and overtime. Maintenance electrician trainees are paid on a progressive scale for 15 to 24 months based on experience or education and may progress to the technician level.
Careers available with Auburn custom aluminum die casting company
Auburn’s aluminum die caster, Leggett and Platt Inc., seeks machine operators, furnace attendants, material handlers, layout technicians and quality technicians. Job seekers must complete AIDT pre-employment training to be considered for employment.
Leggett and Platt is part of North America’s largest custom aluminum die casting company, Leggett and Platt Aluminum Group. The Auburn plant produces aluminum castings for Briggs & Stratton assembly plant in Auburn.
Job seekers must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime and work independently or with a team. Other requirements are a good attitude and attendance and a willingness to learn. Job seekers with manufacturing experience are preferred.
Careers are also available for die maintenance and repair technicians. AIDT pre-employment training is not required for those jobs.
AIDT training applications are available at the Alabama Career Center in Auburn at 2300 Frederick Road.
Job requirement details and employee benefits with Alabama companies assisted by AIDT are available at
the Alabama Job Link web site
the AIDT web site
and at Alabama Career Centers throughout the state. Locations and telephone numbers are available online.
AIDT, part of the state’s two-year college system, develops and coordinates workforce recruitment and training for industrial employers creating jobs in Alabama. AIDT customizes pre-employment, on-the-job and new skills training for Alabamians seeking jobs with these employers. Training is conducted at night to allow job seekers to continue current jobs until a new job is secured. Training is provided at no cost to trainees, and trainees are not paid while enrolled. Successful completion of AIDT training can lead to employment. Trainees are not guaranteed job placement.
AIDT is conducting workforce recruiting and training activities for projects in counties highlighted blue. Project locations cited above are indicated in red. Click links below for details about other jobs and training opportunities available through AIDT.
Employer–Goodrich Aerostructures
Job Opportunities–Sheet Metal Assemblers, Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics
Barbour County, Eufaula
Employer–Hyundai Polytech Co., LTD
Job Opportunities–Production Workers
Butler County, Greenville
Employer–Hwashin America Corporation
Job Opportunities–Production Operators, Welders, Forklift Drivers
Butler County, Greenville
Employer–Hysco America Company
Job Opportunities–Production Team Members, Maintenance Technicians
Cherokee County, Leesburg
Employer–KTH Leesburg Products LLC
Job Opportunities–Production Associates
Chilton County, Maplesville
Employer–South Coast Paper
Job Opportunities–Operating Technicians
Clay County, Ashland
Employer–Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Custom Cabinet Builders; Manufacturing, Maintenance, Construction; OTR Drivers
Coffee County, Elba
Employer–Toledo Molding & Die, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Production Operators
Covington County, Andalusia
Employer–Shaw Industries
Job Opportunities–Manufacturing
Crenshaw County, Luverne
Employer–American Chowel
Job Opportunities–Production Team Members, Production Supervisor, Quality Control
Cullman County, Cullman
Employer–Cullman Casting Corp.
Job Opportunities–Production Workers, Maintenance, Forklift Drivers, Pattern Makers
Dale County, Ozark
Employer–New Millennium Building Systems LLC
Job Opportunities–Detailing Supervisor, Design Engineer
Dallas County, Selma
Employer–Hanil E Hwa Interior Systems Alabama LLC
Job Opportunities–Production Workers
Elmore County, Tallassee
Employer–GKN Aerospace Services
Job Opportunities–Composite Worker
Etowah County, Gadsden
Employer–Cintas
Job Opportunities–Production Partners
Fayette County, Fayette
Employer–Best Manufacturing Company
Job Opportunities–Production Associates
Fayette County, Fayette
Employer–Ox Bodies, Inc.
Job Opportunities–MIG Welders
Houston County, Dothan
Employer–KFH Industries
Job Opportunities–Production Machine Operators
Houston County, Dothan
Employer–Pemco World Air Services
Job Opportunities–Aircraft Sheet Metal Workers
Houston County, Dothan
Employer–Southeastern Sheet Metal
Job Opportunities–Welders, Production Workers
Jefferson County, Birmingham
Employer–Southern Comfort Conversions, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Production Workers
Lee County, Auburn
Employer–Donaldson Company, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Welders
Lee County, Auburn
Employer–Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Assemblers/Light Machine Operators
Lee County, Auburn
Employer–Leggett & Platt Aluminum Group
Job Opportunities–Machine Operators, Furnace Attendants, Material Handlers, Layout Technicians, Quality Technicians; Die Maintenance & Repair; Maintenance Technicians
Lee County, Auburn
Employer–Nikki America Fuel Systems, LLC
Job Opportunities–Quality Control/Production, Assembly Operators, Maintenance Technicians
Lee County, Opelika
Employer–Mando America Corporation
Job Opportunities–Quality Control, Production, Assembly Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers
Macon County, Shorter
Employer–Halla Climate Systems of Alabama Corp.
Job Opportunities–Production Operators
Madison County, Huntsville
Employer–Toyota Motor Manufacturingabama, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Maintenance Team Members
Mobile County, Mobile
Employer–Austal USA
Job Opportunities–Aluminum Welders/Fabricators
Mobile County, Mobile
Employer–Teledyne Continental Motors
Job Opportunities–Machinist-Machine Repairer, Production Machine Operator, Material Handler
Mobile County, Theodore
Employer–Standard Concrete Products, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Production Workers
Montgomery County, Montgomery
Employer–The Waggoners Trucking
Job Opportunities–Auto Transport Drivers
Pike County, Troy
Employer–Sikorsky Aircraft
Job Opportunities–Aircraft Manufacturing/Support Technicians
St. Clair County, Moody
Employer–Jenkins Brick Company
Job Opportunities–Utility/Laborer, Forklift Operator, Robot Operator Helper, Heavy Equipment Operator, Utility Maintenance, Multi-craft Maintenance Tech, Robot Operator, Electrical Technician, PLC Technician
St. Clair County, Pell City
Employer–VST-Keller, Inc.
Job Opportunities–Die Maintenance, Heat Treatment Operators