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A special employment edition of Dix Communications publications and news websites in Ohio.

Aurora Advocate • Cuyahoga Falls News•Press • Hudson Hub•Times • Nordonia Hills News•Leader • Streetsboro Gateway News • Stow Sentry • Tallmadge Express • Twinsburg Bulletin

Kent manufacturer sees success By THOMAS GALLICK | RECORD-COURIER

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ITH SO MANY JOB seekers in Northeastern Ohio, people looking for work may need to be extra vigilant to find that open position. That’s one of the lessons from MAC LTT’s recent expansion into Kent in Portage County. MAC LTT President Jim Maiorana said the firm, which manufactures liquid tank trailers mainly for use in the oil and gas industries, has barely needed to advertise open positions. He said publicity from articles about the expansion and Ohio Gov. John Kasich have drawn potential

workers to the firm. The company has added 65 jobs since it opened in October and plans to add 100 more this year, with welders being the company’s highest need. Maiorana said the easiest way for potential employees to get a foot in the door is to show up at MAC LTT, located at 1400 Fairchild Ave., and fill out an application. “If they’re a welder they get seen immediately,” Maiorana said. Job seekers also can look for businesses, like MAC LTT, which received government grant funding and financing. Those businesses are good bets for continued growth and expan-

An employee of MAC LTT in Kent welds a liquid tank trailer. The firm is planning to add 100 jobs this year, with welders being most in demand.

sion, as the Ohio Department of Development does thorough research into the future viability of companies before lending or granting money. The Ohio Controlling Board approved about $6 million in funding and financing for the MAC LTT expansion in Kent. MAC LTT is a division of MAC Trailer, an Alliance-based trailer manufacturer that employed more than 550 people in its Alliance and Salem locations. Kasich said he expected to see a return on the state’s investment within a year when he visited Kent for the firm’s opening in November. tgallick@recordpub.com

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Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Steel has immediate opportunities at our steelmaking and casting operations in Canton, Ohio. Qualified candidates will offer a related degree or equivalent training and experience in maintaining heavy industrial equipment. Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for directing the workforce in daily activities to ensure equipment is operational and safe to meet production objectives. We seek “hands-on” engineers and technicians who enjoy working on the production floor and getting involved with maintenance and installation projects. Previous supervisory experience required. Electrical skills must include PLC’s (Allen Bradley, ABB), AC / DC motors, controls, digital drives, circuits, electricity and high voltage distribution. Republic offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation and 401K match.

Maintenance Technicians

Republic Steel seeks experienced Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technicians for our Canton, Ohio steelmaking operations to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks to include troubleshooting issues, repairing mill equipment, and performing inspections, and adjustments.

Qualifications must include at least 3 years experience maintaining heavy manufacturing equipment; mechanical skills - hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and basic electrical repair; electrical skills - PLC’s (Allen Bradley, ABB), AC / DC motors, controls, digital drives, circuits, electricity and high voltage distribution. A post secondary education or technical trade certificate is preferred. The position requires a willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as required. Base hourly rate of $21.67 plus 20% weekly incentive opportunity, 401k option and fully paid healthcare benefits including dental and vision.

REPLY TO: C. Muller, Human Resources 2633 8th St. NE Canton, OH, 44704

REPLY TO: M. Parker, Human Resources 2633 8th St. NE Canton, OH, 44704

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ABOUT THIS SECTION This special employment section is appearing in the 13 Dix Communications newspapers in Northeast Ohio and their websites. The employment ads also will be posted on www. OhioJobsFinder.com. It will reach more than 164,000 subscribers and more than 292,000 unique online visitors of the Alliance Review, Ashland Times-Gazette, Wooster Daily Record, The Daily Jeffersonian, Record-Courier, Cuyahoga Falls News-Press, Hudson Hub Times, Stow Sentry, Tallmadge Express, Aurora Advocate, Gateway News, Nordonia News-Leader and Twinsburg Bulletin. The local stories in the section were produced by the news staffs of the participating newspapers.

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Management (Swings & Assistants) & Maintenance Position

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3905 Burbank Rd. Wooster, OH 44691 If you’re an energetic and driven individual with supervisory or management exp. in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment, we want to meet you! Looking for full & part time hourly managers, all 3 shifts, Beneﬁts: career grouth potential, medical, dental, vision, retirement/401 (k), educational assistance/scholarship, training, and & more. Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to an inclusive and Driverse Workforce. McState.com/12196

Incentives bring jobs to Ohio By MARC KOVAC | RECORD PUBLISHING CAPITAL BUREAU COLUMBUS — Chrysler Group is looking to hire 1,105 people at a Toledo area plant. That’s in addition to 1,700 already working at the facility. VXI Global Solutions Inc. has outlined plans for 966 new people at its Canton operations. The list goes on from there: 31 Gifts, 500 jobs in Springfield; Amtrust Financial Services, 800 jobs in Cleveland; Abercrombie & Fitch Management, 500 in the Columbus area; FWT LLC, 200 in Defiance County; Invado International, 300 jobs in Richfield; IRG Warren, 300 jobs in Warren; and Menard’s, 350 jobs in Holiday City in northwestern Ohio. There are thousands of other positions across Ohio that companies have committed to create in coming years, thanks to financial incentives awarded by the state. The Ohio Department of Development and JobsOhio, the state’s new private nonprofit to deal with job creation, counted 245 such projects in 2011 that will lead to 21,099 new jobs and 61,686 retained positions. Combined, the projects will generate nearly $4.8 billion in annual payroll and $3.3 billion in capital investment. “We have been a part of creating 21,000 new jobs,” Mark Kvamme, a longtime Kasich friend who served as the governor’s top jobs adviser before becoming head of JobsOhio, told reporters late last year during a review of Ohio’s 2011 economic development efforts. “... It’s fantastic for 21,000 families, but it’s close to a billion dollars of new payroll. That billion dollars is going to be spent at the nail salon, at the pizza parlor, at the dry cleaners. It’s going to be spent at all these places that really employ a ton

of people. You’re going to start seeing that acceleration throughout the entire state.” There are lots of other jobs in the pipeline, both literally and figuratively speaking, thanks to horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, an emerging method of extracting oil and gas from underground shale deposits. For example A V&M Star Steel plant in the Youngstown area promises hundreds of jobs to manufacture steel tubing to be used in the industry. “I like to think that kind of a sleeping giant has been awakened, called Ohio,” Gov. John Kasich said about the state’s jobs outlook. But, he added, “We have a long way to go. ... We are in touch with 83,000 either jobs saved or jobs created, but we’re not out of the woods. Ohio was 47th in the country a year ago, and now we’re moving. We’re starting to see daylight.” More jobs announcements are expected in 2012, as the state shifts economic development programs currently housed in the Ohio Department of Development to JobsOhio, with a focus on companies involved in manufacturing, financial services, agriculture, energy and medical industries. But the job-creation trends already appear to be helping to bring down Ohio’s jobless numbers. In December, the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.1 percent from 8.5 percent in November. The state’s work force also dropped by more than 3,000 workers, to about 5.1 million. Kasich is careful not to read too much into the results. “I’ve been very cautious in terms of declaring mission accomplished,” he said. “It’s clearly not. The mission is nowhere near accomplished.” Marc Kovac is the Dix Capital Bureau Chief. Email him at mkovac@dixcom.com or on Twitter at OhioCapitalBlog.

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OPPORTUNITIES: PROCESS/PLANT ENGINEER OR PROJECT ENGINEER POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

- Electrical engineer - Strong background with machine controls, robotics & PLCs - Mechanical press & hydraulic knowledge - Forging and/or steel industry is a plus - Designed automation systems, machine safety controls & electrical controls wiring - Problem solving involving redesigning process layouts, machinery & implementing automation

- Keyence, Automation Direct & Mitsubishi/ Allen Bradley PLC programming exp. - General robot exp., focus on ABB is a plus - Responsible for scope of projects, designs & cost estimates, design, programming & installations - Customer service including travel to customer facilities to perform on site installations, programming, startup, training, maintenance & troubleshooting.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

INTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE IN: -

480V & 3-phase electrical Pneumatics and Hydraulics Diagnosing Malfunctions Ability to read Schematics & Blue Prints TIG/MIG/ARC Welding

- Mechanical Aptitude to install new machinery, replace parts, bearings, gears, motors, etc. - Excellent Mathematic Reasoning

Both positions are eligible for Health and Dental Benefits, Profit Sharing and Tuition Reimbursement

Apply at: 4500 Crane Centre Dr. Streetsboro, OH 44241

fax 330-995-5174 helent@viking-forge.com www.viking-forge.com

Specify which job you are applying for. Pre-employment orientation, physical, drug test and background check required. EOE

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Opportunities exist for experienced seniors

For more information, or to schedule a free initial inSenior workers looking terview, call 330-253-4597 for employment have a raft ext. 135. of local, state and federal MATURE SERVICES JOB CLUB agencies ready to work with Mature Services also ofthem. Mature Services, a non- fers the Job Club, which proprofit agency funded by the vides guidance and training U.S. Department of Labor, in an in-depth program at the Ohio Department of Ag- no cost to participants. “Our Job Club is a coming and Summit County, offers assistance at no cost to prehensive three -week job seekers for temporary or course which requires commitment to participate, but permanent employment. “Our focus is training peo- it is a very successful prople how to look for work,” gram,” said Don Zirkle, trainsaid Paul Magnus, Mature ing and placement superviServices vice president of sor for the club. “It’s three work force development. weeks, five days a week from Job seekers participate 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” in a one-on-one conference He said most members and initial assessments with are 55 and older. The biggest counselors and move into a hurdle in that age group is a more detailed, more person- lack of computer skills. alized job training program. “Most of the people do not “First we find out what even type,” Zirkle said. your transferable skills are,” The club offers skill-buildMagnus said. “We find that ing, goal setting and networkolder workers and those who ing. For more information call have been out of work for 330-253-4597 ext. 135. some time need to update COMMUNITY JOB CLUB the skills they do have.” Stow is the new headquarPeople who have lost a job tend to look at themselves ters for the Community Job Club, now located at Stratas victims, Magnus said. “We have to change that ford Place, 4301 Darrow Road, Suite 2550. perception,” he said. The club, founded in 2010 A big part of job seeking is learning how to develop by Diana Miller, has earned strategies for unadvertised national recognition. positions, he added. “Our niche seems to be By DOROTHY MARKULIS | STOW SENTRY

mature workers, 45-plus, in the middle professional level,” she said. “First you need to establish what you want to do, what your skills are.” Many mature workers who have been on the job for a long time often have skills that are outdated, according to Miller. Although the Community Job Club is located in Stow, it is not limited to local residents. Meetings, which feature speakers providing information on job seeking, are monthly the second Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and the fourth Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

and Family Services offers a variety of services to people looking for jobs, including One-Stop Centers serving all 88 counties. Summit and Medina counties are served by the One-Stop Center in Medina at 3721 Pearl Road in Medina. Call 330-723-9675. Portage and Geauga counties are served by the center at 385 Center St. Suite JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES 100, Chardon. Call 1-440OF OHIO 285-5842. Ohio’s department of Job dmarkulis@recordpub.com

er tip, if you’ve been in a job for years and are let go, get over it. Nothing good can come from being negative.” Hudson Job Search meets the first and third Mondays of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson. For more information, call 330-653-5322 or visit www.hudsonJS.org.

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HUDSON JOB SEARCH Job Search of Hudson works with Hudson residents or members of Hudson churches to find employment for adults of all ages, according to director Jim Ahern. “We have around 50 advisers who do one-on-one counseling with our job seekers,” Ahern said. Currently 20 to 30 people are using Job Search resources to find employment. That number is down from 50 to 60 in 2008, Ahern said. “Older folks need to keep their computer skills current,” he suggests. “One oth-

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Stark State adds wind energy program

By LAURIE HUFFMAN | THE (ALLIANCE) REVIEW There are currently 60,000 Ohio manufacturer workers specializing in advanced energy. Toward this end, Ohio graduates thousands of “green collar” workers every year, and many universities and colleges in the state have implemented curricula, training and degrees that produce workers with advanced-energy expertise. Included among these is Stark State College, which

has partnered to add a new wind energy research and development center and a coordinated training program. This will be America’s first research and development center for large wind-turbine gearbox systems, and it also establishes a technical program for Stark State students. Ohio consistently ranks first among U.S. states in the creation of new energy projects. The state has in-

vested hundreds of millions of dollars during the past 10 years to develop and promote advanced energy here at home. Within Ohio, a hub of energy research has been established that will help get products to market more quickly and profitably. Ohio already boasts an impressive wind-energy manufacturing supply chain, and it sits in the middle of developing renewable-energy markets in the Northeast and Midwest. Wind Energy follows the lead of Ohio’s solar industry, which is already shining brightly. Photovoltaic component materials have been made here for a long time, resulting in a cluster of manufacturers and research initiatives that are internationally prominent and thriving. In addition, Ohio is recognized globally for its fast, effective routing of goods and services worldwide. Irene Motts, director of marketing and communications at Stark State College, North Canton, said that the college has developed a one-year certificate in wind turbine maintenance technology. The certificate is designed to teach all methods of safely and effectively

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evaluating and maintaining commercial wind turbine equipment. The program is part of a partnership with The Timken Company and is designed to train wind turbine maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and maintain wind turbines. This type of work typically involves outof-state travel, Motts noted. “Our program began in the fall of 2011, and we currently have nine students enrolled,” said Motts. The Timken Company and the Stark County Port Authority officially broke ground in 2011 on the new Wind Energy R&D Center, the first of its kind in North America. At the facility, the Timken Company will develop ultra-large bearings and seals on sophisticated equipment that replicates the operating environment of large multi-megawatt wind turbines. The $11.8 million R&D center represents a collaborative effort by Stark State, The Timken Company, the Stark County Port Authority and Stark Development Board, with joint funding for the project including $6 million from Timken; $2.1 million from Ohio’s Third Frontier Commission; and

a $1.5 million loan from the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority’s Advanced Energy Jobs Stimulus Program. The center will anchor the college’s new Emerging Technologies Airport Campus on 15 acres of property adjacent to the Akron-Canton Airport. The 18,000- square -foot center will secure 65 jobs, directly, while creating a unique research practicum and technical certification program for Stark State College students, offering them critical experience, conducting research, developing new designs and testing large windturbine bearing systems. It also will provide critical training for current and future technicians across the spectrum of operating services required by today’s wind turbine manufacturers and operators. “Wind energy represents a big opportunity, and working in partnership with Stark State, we intend to be a big part of that business – both literally and figuratively,” said Tim Timken, chairman of the board at The Timken Company. lhuffman@the-review.com

Volunteering can be gateway to employment By MISSY LOAR | ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE For job seekers who aren’t having any luck finding employment, volunteer work can be a way to stay busy while learning new skills, garnering experience and meeting new people who can help connect them with potential employers. This is especially true for people who’ve been out of the workforce for an extended period of time. Cassandra Holtzmann, director of the Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services, said jobs can be harder to find for these individuals because employers are hesitant to hire them. “The big question I have as a human resources person would be, what is this person doing with their time?” she said. “(Volunteer work) really does show that you’re somebody who’s a go-getter, somebody who’s not sitting around letting grass grow under your feet.” Before coming to the ACDJFS, Holtzmann was a staff attorney and human resources administrator for the Holmes County Department of Job and Family Services for 12 years. There aren’t many volunteer positions that directly lead to or become a paying job, but Holtzmann aid she has seen a few organizations hire vol-

unteers over the years. One organization that does hire volunteers is the Salvation Army. Major JoAnn Shade of the Ashland Salvation Army Kroc Center said she has seen people hired through volunteer work in positions such as work in the office, social services, the recreation area, front desk and maintenance — a variety of jobs requiring different skills. The key is for job seekers to get their name out there. “It gives you an opportunity to get to know somebody and see their work ethic,” she said. “When we’re looking for somebody, we generally have that conversation — who do we know?” This is also true outside the organization where a person volunteers. By volunteering, people have the chance to meet new people who may know an employer with an opening or to become known through word of mouth and involvement. “You build a reputation in the community as far as giving your personal time and showing you can be where you’re supposed to be on time,” Holtzmann said. “You can really get yourself out there if you volunteer and meet a lot of people that have good connections.” Ev DeVaul, executive director of the United Way of

Ashland County, said the United Way often shares the names of volunteers they’ve observed as dependable workers. Employers may see volunteer work on a resume as evidence of values they want employees to have. “Many companies, if you look at their mission statements and values, what transpired in the last five to 10 years is a strong commitment to giving back by the company and individuals within that company,” DeVaul said. People can also use volunteer work to learn new skills, ranging from work-related skills like word processing to general skills such as showing up on time, how to dress and how to talk to people in a work environment. These skills can help a person not only obtain a job but keep it. “If you go into a new work site and start to stir up stuff, it’s not going to work,” Shade said. There are no guarantees that volunteer work will lead to a job, whether through networking or honing skills, but it can’t hurt. “If you’re staying in your house, you’re not making any progress at all,” Holtzmann said. The Salvation Army and the United Way are just two organizations that work

(Volunteer work) really does show that you’re somebody who’s a go-getter, somebody who’s not sitting around letting grass grown under your feet.” Cassandra Holtzmann, director of Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services

with volunteers. These and ic to one community, where other organizations have people can volunteer, netchapters in many places, in work and hone their skills. addition to groups specifmloar@times-gazette.com

MACHINE OPERATORS LINE WORKERS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Malco Products, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer is looking to fill the following positions for 1st shift positions at its Alliance facility – MACHINE OPERATORS / LINE WORKERS / COMPOUNDERS / MAINTENANCE MECHANIC. General labor positions should be able to operate a variety of packaging machines & perform designated quality checks. Maintenance Mechanic should have the ability to perform normal maintenance repairs on factory equipment; ability to work with & repair motors; willing & able to perform a wide variety of maintenance functions – plumbing, painting, PM, HVAC, roof repairs, weld & cut (ARC & TIG). Tow motor exp is a plus for all positions. Malco offers competitive wages & an excellent benefits package. Interested & qualified candidates email resumes to kyra.gobora@malcopro.com or apply in person at 12155 Fisher Ave. NE, Alliance / 393 W. Wilbeth Ave, Akron / 361 Fairview Ave. Barberton. Tobacco & Drug Free Work environment – positive testing of either are not eligible for hire. M/F/D/V

Announcing the opening of The Step2 Company is looking for assembly and machine helpers to work in our Streetsboro and Perrysville Manufacturing Plants. Step2 will hire qualiﬁed candidates on a temporary basis and high performing individuals will have the opportunity to become regular full-time employees after 60 days of temporary employment. Employees work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm6am) and will work 48 hours one week and 36 the following. Qualiﬁed candidates will have a stable work history and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Manufacturing experience is a plus. Candidates being considered for hire will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background screen and drug test. Interested individuals may apply in person at the following locations: Step2 Manufacturing Plant 10010 Aurora-Hudson Road, Streetsboro, OH 44241. Step2 Manufacturing Plant 2 Step2 Drive, Perrysville, OH 44864.

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Temp – Temp to Hire – Direct Hire Various Full-Time Production Positions Available Apply today Applications Available at: Tekfor Services 2098 Portage Rd., Suite 360, Wooster, OH Phone 330-202-7285 Email Resume to: TW-TS@neumayer-tekfor.com As a minimum requirement, employment is contingent on passing a drug test and background screening, high school diploma or GED required. Competitive starting wage with possible full-time employment after 90 days. TS is an Equal opportunity employer

Resumes can be sent to Recruiter@step2.net.

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Applications will be accepted M-F from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. EEOE.

Workshop explores jobs in oil, gas field One-Stop — in Cambridge. The workshops are free to anyone interested in finding out more information about different jobs offered at the “This workshop is in reoil and gas companies. Each sponse to the applicants session will last from 45 min- who do not know the termiutes to one hour. nology used by the oil and gas companies in relation to jobs. For instance, what is a roustabout or an assistant tech? We will explain the terminology and give a little background on available jobs, so the applicant will know what they are getting into. We will also define what a company means by laborintensive, traveling, work far from home, etc.,” said Sue Thomas Sikora, Opportunity Center manager. �� “The starting wage for �� entry-level jobs is $14.50 per hour and up,” she said. “The �� wages can vary, depending �� on the company.” For information about the �� center, the workshop, or to �� apply for a job online, vis�� it www.theonestop.org/OnestopInput, or call 432-2381, �� ext. 2205.

By JUDIE PERKOWSKI THE DAILY JEFFERSONIAN An Oil and Gas Career Exploration workshop will be presented every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Guernsey County Opportunity Center — or locally referred to as

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Aluminum & Steel Welders • Supervision Engineering • Assembly • Plumbing • Wiring Material Handlers • Fork-lift Operators and Many Other Ofﬁce and Support Staff Positions

For information about the gas/oil certification program at Zane State College at the Willett-Pratt Training Center, call Tim Snodgrass at 740-588-1307. Anyone who has a high school diploma or a GED, is willing to work 60 to 100 hours per week, is willing to travel and be away from home for a job, can stop by the center and take advantage of this workshop to determine if a certain job is right for them. There is no application or requirements to attend and it is open to the public. Steve Mourer, eligibility specialist at the Opportunity Center, said he is there to help a prospective applicant formulate a profile and guide them through the process. “There are several questions you will be required to answer to begin the prescreening process to apply for a job in the oil and gas industry,” Mourer said. Jobs that are currently in demand in the industry are entry level positions to work at the drilling site.

“Once someone fills out a job application and has passed the pre-screening, their application is sent to the employer. The process narrows down potential candidates. The work is very labor intensive and demanding.” Sikora added, “The oil/gas companies prefer to hire people who live within one or two hours of the work site. Pre-screening is a tool used to make sure the job applicant understands the process and makes the commitment. The workers will spend three months in Pennsylvania for on-the-job training. “Employers want to bring qualified workers back to Ohio when drilling operations begin.” At least a dozen companies are in the area looking for employees. From equipment operators, maintenance and service technicians, field managers and operation managers, well services supervisors, truck drivers, crew chiefs, derrick and crew workers. There are also many jobs associated with the oil and gas industry that do not involve working on a drilling site. jperkowski@daily-jeff.com

Welder Training, MAC is also opening the doors to train welders for welding positions. If interested in being enrolled in welding class training in order to be employed as a welder at one of MAC’s locations, please submit application for welding and include in “General Information” section of application, “Interested in Welding Training.”

MAC Trailer and its entities continue to grow including our latest addition of MAC LTT in Kent Ohio. All of the MAC Locations are currently growing and accepting applicants for many positions of employment. Please visit our web site today at WWW.MACTRAILER.COM and submit your application for employment. MAC is an equal opportunity employer.

Customer Service Rep

Ameridial, is seeking motivated, upbeat, top notch individuals to join our inbound Call CenterTeam. You will be providing the best customer service experience for our clients. Ameridial offers an unlimited earning potential, hourly pay plus a lucrative bonus program. Our team is growing quickly and we believe in promoting from within. Qualiﬁcations: 1 year of customer service or sales experience Excellent verbal communication skills Computer skills (internet, email, instant messenger, and general pc knowledge) Strong problem solving and analytical skills 30 wpm typing/ 90% or above accuracy

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MAC Continues to Grow Alliance Facility Salem Facility MAC Service MAC MBR Leasing MAC LTT 14599 Commerce St. 1453 Allen Road 14504 Commerce 1400 Fairchild 14599 Commerce St. Alliance, OH 44601 Salem, OH 44460 Alliance, OH 44601 Kent, OH 44240 Alliance, OH 44601

Apply for any of our ofﬁces within Ohio online at www.ameridial.com or send a resume to kspeelman@ameridial.com

Welding industry booming in Ohio By JEFF CANNING | WOOSTER DAILY RECORD

WOOSTER — At a time when many businesses are trying to do more with less and stretch every dollar as far as possible, the welding industry is actually booming, thanks in large part to other industries trying to conserve resources. Mark Morrison, of Morrison Custom Welding in Wooster has seen first hand a change in his company’s workload as his customers might look to fix a broken item as opposed to buying a completely new replacement. “Many of our customers are running lean. They have cut back on maintenance staff and are putting off new equipment purchases,” Morrison said. “They use our services to make a repair or modification that may have been done in house. The repair service allows an item to be put back into service quickly and generally at a lower cost.” It’s a trend that Morrison thinks will stand true for quite some time and could mean more opportunities for those looking to enter the work force to pursue a career in welding. Not all area companies are outsourcing their welding services now though as the economy shows signs of turning around. The two combined seem to be the perfect storm that is creating optimum conditions for the welding industry. “Right now in Wayne County it is just out of the roof. I’ve got several companies looking for skilled welders,” said Mike Boggs, instructor of welding and metal fabrication at the Wayne County Career Center. “Our local manufacturing companies, their businesses are picking back up again. They had laid people off and scaled back on employees and now they’re having to fill those spots back up and it’s coming back together all at once.” Morrison grew up with a fascination of building things and working with his hands and he was able to capitalize on those interests early

on. By the age of 15, he already had a clear desire to be a welder. In creating his own business, Morrison wanted to create a service that would cater to the needs of several different kinds of customers. Morrison Custom Welding not only does the quick repair work but also does custom fabrication to customers around the area by an approximate 50-mile radius. “This area has a diverse range of industries and service companies. Welded and fabricated items are used in all of them,” Morrison said. “Often times welding is perceived as something done on a farm or putting in gas lines but welding is used extensively in restaurants, construction, factories, residential and the healthcare industry.” With so many customers to cater to, the welding industry continues to grow regardless of the specific need. The issue then becomes finding qualified candidates to fill those additional vacancies. Becoming a certified welder is not the easiest thing to accomplish but there are ample resources for those willing to work for it. Locally, the Career Center offers

both high school and adult programs that provide a strong base for workers, on which they can build their skills. There are currently 18 seniors in the program with a few other full time adult students and Boggs said that all of them will have no problem finding a job after graduation. With those basic skills under their belt, workers can then continue to expand their repertoire because of so many different intricacies the welding industry has to offer. “There are many certifications available. The American Welding Society is most widely recognized,” Morrison said. “There is a qualification for every specific material and weld joint. Some qualifications will supersede others allowing that person to perform many lesser processes. Like us, most companies will qualify the welders for their specific needs.” As with any industry, the demands are likely to change in the future depending on several different social and economic trends. Nevertheless, Morrison believes that as welding needs change, his company and others will be ready to adapt to meet them. jcanning@the-daily-record.com

WELDERS

We are seeking experienced, skilled welders. Trailer building and aluminum welding experience a plus. We offer a competitive starting rate of $13.47 for welders, continuing with a $.50 increase every three months the ﬁrst year ($2.00 ﬁxed), plus a $.50 increase after the second year and $.50 increase the third year. Plus additional increases. Joining our team includes:

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HVAC program sees nearly 100% placement By DIANE SMITH | RECORD-COURIER

Dave Mapes was “getting tired of sitting on my couch and being unemployed.” And then the New Orleans native remembered that in his hometown, there were “like 50,000” jobs in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning” industry, and nobody in Louisiana offering HVAC certification. Mapes is one of about 50 students in the HVAC program at Fortis College in Ravenna. There, he gets hands-on training on a variety of heating and cooling systems set up in the college’s lab. Michael Hinton, director of career services at Fortis, said the HVAC program is near capacity, and boasts a placement rate of nearly 100 percent. Its hands-on train-

ing, he said, is what sets the program apart, noting that another college has immaculate diagrams — but all of its units are behind a glass wall. “That does no good to the student who learns through hands-on experience,” Hinton said. “Our hands-on training is what sets us apart.” The HVAC program is 15 months long, and also offers EPA, OSHA and North American Technician Excellence certification certificates. In addition to students enrolled in the program from start to finish, he said, many companies send their employees there strictly to update their certification. Al Werman, chairman of the HVAC program, has

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two classes of students, some who train during the day and others who come in the evening. Before coming to Fortis, he worked in a truck for 50 years. He said the HVAC industry affects people more than they might realize. “We’re the people who keep your milk cold in the grocery store, and keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter,” he said. “The industry and the community is very dependent on us.” He said the department has an advisory board of business and community representatives, and it was through the advice of that panel that Werman realized the department’s focus needs to be more environmentally friendly. Mapes said the need for HVAC technicians in Louisiana is because of the heat, noting that residents use air conditioners 10 months out of the year, and furnaces maybe two months. When he graduates in June, he plans to take his skills home. Campus President Sonya Hartburg said the program was among those added six years ago, when the former Bohecker College moved to

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Mat Kavelaris works on an air conditioning unit as part of the HVAC program at Fortis College in Ravenna. the Ravenna Business Park on the city’s north side. The college changed its name in 2010 to reflect its ownership by Education Affiliates. At that time, Hartburg said, the college’s student population was overwhelmingly female. “This was a way for us to reach out to the men,” she said. The college, she said, is evaluating adding more trades, but wants to make sure there is a market for those jobs after students graduate. But not all the students in

the trades are men. There is a growing number of women in the welding and HVAC programs, including Edna Taylor of Windham. Taylor, 22, is a single mom who joined the HVAC program because she likes to learn by doing. “I’m more of a handson worker,” she said. After graduation she plans to work in the industry for a while before eventually starting her own business, she said. dsmith@recordpub.com

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■ Take a break periodically to re-energize. ■ Plan some fun events that will make you feel good and build energy and enthusiasm. ■ Don’t replay the negatives. ■ Plan an activity at the end of your day that will serve as an incentive to maintain your focus and productivity. ■ Realize that it’s normal to go through a period of mourning for the loss of your job and allow yourself time for this. ■ Educate and enrich yourself: Read blogs, articles and books. ■ Use your computer to get useful information and connect with others, but use it wisely. Too much computer time can be isolating. ■ Pick a form of exercise you will stick with. Getting regular exercise releases endorphins and helps you get through the challenges of the job search. ■ Stay away from or limit your time with negative people. They can make it harder to stay positive. ■ Be OK with asking others for help. Job searching is humbling. Allowing others to assist you could make a big difference in your emotional support. Source: Scripps Howard News Service

Hiring on the rise for graduates

Finding a career after graduating from college can be as time consuming as the job it leads to. The good news is hiring predictions are on the rise for college graduates. According to the Job Outlook 2012 survey conducted by National Association of Colleges and Employers, 50.8 percent of responding employers anticipate to add new hires through 2012. Of those responding employers, 37.4 percent said they would maintain current employment levels, while 11.8 percent said they would decrease staff. In 2009, after the economy took a downturn, employers responding to NACE’s survey reported only a 16.9 percent increase in hiring expectations, while 43.4 percent said they would maintain current levels and 39.7 percent said they would down size. Knowing where and how to find job opportunities is critical to having success on the job hunt, and most colleges have a career center or services department to equip students with job searching tools and coaching before they graduate. Ann Motayar, director of Career Services at Kent State University, said Career Services has much information to offer for students to help make decisions about themselves and what they want in a job. “Your job is really the primary part of how you spend your time and can really determine your quality of life,” Motayar said. Motayar said Career Services provides resources including career advising, a bi-annual career fair open to students and alumni and an online aggregation of job listing websites such as hired.com and Delicous, which groups job searches into topical areas such as salary, non-profit work, out of state and military veterans. Career Services also conducts mock interviews, both in-person and online, to help build interviewing skills without pressure. Motayar also recommends that students actively build their marketability while in school through internships, participation in organizations and volunteer service work. “At the end of the day, that’s what hiring employers are paying attention to,” she said. Nick Piazza, an August 2011 graduate of KSU’s geology program, said his social experiences while in school outweighed his classroom experiences for job preparation.

While working on his geology degree, Piazza was active in Geology Club and went on several field camp trips with professors and classmates. He said the trips were educational, but more importantly he learned how to work in a team with his classmates and professors. “Be in groups, be in clubs,” Piazza said. “The connections can help a lot, but most importantly, it gets you in the mindset to talk to people on a professional level.” Piazza said one of his professors recommended him to an employer, which led to a job as an environmental technician. Four months later, after finding the job to be less fulfilling than expected, Piazza left. Two weeks later, he was interviewed and hired for a new job as an environmental monitoring technician, after posting his resume on Indeed.com. “I strongly recommend that website to anybody,” he said. “I found a lot of jobs there and it seems to be less flooded than sites like Career Builder and Monster.” Motayar said students

shouldn’t expect to land their dream job right after college, rather they should look at their first job as part of the path to the job they hope for one day. “It’s the nature of the work force these days. It’s a more temporary projectbased world of the employer,” she said. “We’re educating our graduates to be more flexible and recognize that the first job might be a stepping stone to other opportunities.” Motayar said part of being flexible includes being open to relocating for a job, especially for graduates in fields such as education, where jobs are still scarce and competitive. Such is the case for Dan Rahe, a KSU education major who graduated in May 2010. After months of actively hunting for a job, exhausting all of his network resources and working two part-time jobs, Rahe accepted a job as a math teacher at Hampton High School in Hampton, Va. “I was very active. I can’t tell you how many different jobs I applied to, but I did apply in at least five or six different states before I

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We’re educating our graduates to be more flexible and recognize that the first job might be a stepping stone to other opportunities.” of Career Services at Ann Motayar, directorKent State University found the one that I really wanted,” Rahe said. “There are options open, but you have to be willing to go get it instead of standing around and waiting.” Relocating wasn’t hard, Rahe said, noting that it was a new and different experience for him. “It was like putting a hold on everything I had in the past,” he said. Rahe said while searching for a job, he found that most job applications for school districts were online. His teaching job came through teacherstoteachers.com, he said. Motayar said many companies are also branching into using social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to post jobs and find recruits. Employers are also conducting job interviews over

the phone and through telecommunication programs such as Skype, which allows for face-to-face online conversation. When a job interview is lined up, Motayar said it’s important not to put yourself before the company. “Take the stance of what the candidate can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you,” she said. After the interview, she said it’s important to ask what the next step in the process is, as well as follow up with a thank you to show interest. Above all, don’t underestimate your network of contacts, Motayar said, adding that “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” still holds true in most cases. kmcdonald@recordpub.com

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Jobs program focuses on minorities By BRAD DICKEN | ELYRIA CHRONICLE

ELYRIA — Lorain County Community College is launching a new jobs training program aimed at minorities aspart of a one-year pilot effort as part of a statewide workforce development initiative being championed by Gov. John Kasich. The program was formally announced Monday by Kasich during a speech in Columbus honoring MartinLuther King Jr. Kasich said the pilot programs — in addition to LCCC, Columbus State Community College and Cincinnati StateTechnical and Community College also will have separate programs — will focus on building basic and management skills for those participating. “We want members of our minority community to advance and become managers in the state of Ohio and leaders in our country in the business profession,” Kasich said during his speech. LCCC’s tentatively named Career ReStart for Disproportionately Unemployed Minorities will focus on providingcareer development programs as well as basic and occupational skills that will include some industry-recognized credentials, according to an overview of the program provided by Kasich’s office. The program, which will target Hispanics and blacks and black women in particular, also will provide job search and placement services, job entry services and continued training once a participant has started their new job,

We want members of our minority community to advanc and become managers in the state of Ohio and leaders in our country in the business profession.” Ohio Gov. John Kasich the overview said. “What we’ve seen is a disproportionate number of minorities who are unemployed and we hope to engage them in career development activities that will better prepare them to re-enter the workforce,” LCCC President Roy Church said in a statement. The overview said that programs specifically for training in information technology and utilities work also could be developed. The ideal result of the project will be to help the unemployed or underemployed return to the work force withnew skills that will allow them to advance their careers. Connie Wehrkamp, a spokeswoman for Kasich, said that the state is still working to determine what, if any, funding it will provide to the programs. The idea however, is for the colleges to utilize existing workforce development resources. In Lorain County,that includes programs such as the Employment netWork partnership as well as community and faithbased organizations. According to the college, the pilot program will combines aspects of current LCCC initiatives such as Make

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Your Layoff Payoff, Stimulate Your Career, Adult Transitions and Connect Your Community, a computerliteracy training program. Exactly how the program will operate at LCCC will be developed over the next few months with training slated to begin in June, the overview said. Wehrkamp said this is the first round of workforce development initiatives the governor intends to unveil over the rest of the year. She said the hope is that the programs will help spur economic growth in the state. Kasich also would like to see the program remain in place after the initial trial year is concluded, she said. “Certainly we hope that we can continue to work with the schools to not only continue the programs, but to grow the program and bring in other schools around the state,” Wehrkamp said. During his speech, Kasich said the idea behind the programs was to expand opportunities in the state. “It’s not good enough in Ohio for only those in the suburbs to realize the benefit of economic growth and prosperity,” Kasich said. bdicken@chroniclet.com Distributed by The Associated Press

Changing jobs? Take your 401 (k) with you By CANDICE CHOI | ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — As the job market picks up, one of the most important loose ends to tend to when changing jobs is your workplace retirement account. The actions you take —or fail to take — can result in tens of thousands of dollars in lost savings over a lifetime. A survey by The Associated Press found that economists expect roughly 1.9 million more jobs will be added to the economy this year. That’s up from the 1.6 million last year and 940,000 in 2010. And last month, the unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent, the lowest level in three years. Here’s an overview of your options:

THE CASH OUT

If you don’t have any immediate job prospects, the temptation to cash out a 401(k) account can be powerful. But an immediate payoff comes at a price. By law, your employer will take 20 percent in withholding taxes off the top. And if you’re in a high tax bracket, you’ll need to pay any income tax you owe beyond the 20 percent when it comes time to file your return. The money will also be subject to a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty if you’re younger than 59.

THE ROLL OVER

If you have another job lined up, it may seem like a no-brainer to have your old 401(k) money rolled over directly into your new plan. But you’ll first want to examine the features of the new program. If your next gig doesn’t offer a 401(k) — or you just want a little more flexibility — you can also roll the money into an individual retirement account, or IRA. The upside of an IRA is that it gives investors more options than a 401(k).

THE STATUS QUO

In the chaos of switching jobs, you may not feel ready to make a decision about your 401(k). The good news is that you don’t have to make a decision right away. The account will remain intact as long as you have at least $5,000 saved up. You won’t be able to make additional contributions, but you can still monitor the account and adjust the plan allocations. This might be your plan of action if you expect to have another job with a 401(k) in the near future and don’t want to put the money into an IRA.

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