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R-0013 Mechanic Trainee, Talladega Manufacturing Facility Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)-Re-Advertised
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Position Number: 5864766
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Facilities Management

R-0013 Mechanic Trainee, Talladega Manufacturing Facility Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)-Re-Advertised

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

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https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Re-Advertised

R-0013 Reference#2805705856103

Posting Date: December 11, 2024

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Mechanic Trainee, Talladega Manufacturing Facility

Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

Alabama Industries for the Blind partners with the National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

ABOUT ALABAMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), which is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Blind, Deaf, DeafBlind, multi-disabled and their families.

Founded in 1932, AIB is the state's largest employer of persons who are blind or have significant disabilities. Mattie Smith's passion was to provide remunerative employment for women who were blind. Starting AIB meagerly with five donated sewing machines and five seamstresses, which would sew items for homemakers, AIB, experienced many products for the US Government, State, and commercial customers including a contract to produce long neckties for each service branch. AIB has 315 employees including the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama, and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Anniston Army Depot, Robins Air Force Base, and Moody Air Force Base.

Partnerships help us reach farther and influence more people. Through long-standing partnerships with organizations such as National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program, we connect people who are blind or visually impaired with government service contracts nationwide, providing companies with skilled workers and advancing opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The AbilityOne Program, authorized by the Javits-Wagner O'Day Act and administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, is an employment program for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Partnerships also make possible the production of more than 3,000 SKILCRAFT products including cleaning & janitorial, mattress & bedding, medical supplies & equipment, office products & equipment, paints & tools, and writing instruments.

ABOUT OUR MISSION

The Alabama Industries for the Blind's mission is to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities in areas of manufacturing and delivery of service contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mechanic Trainee role will be responsible for completing all training to prepare for the maintenance of industrial type equipment, machine shop equipment, and material-handling equipment related to the manufacturing operations for our Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB).

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in assisting manufacturing operations as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work. You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in work assignments. This position reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Janitorial Department, AIB.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
Must possess a valid Alabama Drivers License.
Must be able to be insured by AIDB insurance carrier by maintaining a good driving record.
Must possess a good driving record with no record of DUI. Driving record will be checked for the previous five years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one (1) year of experience working with people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, deafblind, or have other significant disabilities.
Minimum two (2) years of prior work experience in apparel or textile manufacturing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must follow AIDB policies and procedures.
Must understand, support, and follow the mission of the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements set forth in the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. You are expected to conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as directed by the supervisor.
Must possess computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Google Suite.
Demonstrate a good attendance record. May be required to work overtime to meet on-time delivery schedules.
Must work independently with minimum direct supervision.
Perform your responsibilities that sets a good example for others to follow and demonstrate good leadership skills.
Must be physically capable of standing and walking for extended lengths of time.
Must be physically capable of lifting up to 60 pounds in weight regularly.
Will be required to travel to any off-site production manufacturing facilities to perform maintenance type duties.
Deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB Team to include co-workers, Mechanics, Supervisors, Production Line Leaders, Plant Manager, and Executive Director by telephone, written correspondence, and in person by using good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are blind, deaf, or deaf/blind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening to be eligible to drive an AIDB state vehicle.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in the work assignments.
Maintain general knowledge of maintenance equipment, both manual and powered.
Maintain general knowledge of machine shop equipment including lathes, power saws, welders, drills, and other related equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and participate in cost reduction efforts.
Become familiar on operating machine tools, such as lathes and drill presses, to learn how to make new parts, attachments, jigs, fixtures, and work aides.
May be required to perform building maintenance duties.
Must meet Safety and Quality Standards.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Keep the workstation clean and neat at all times.
Complete training to meet expectations on how to install attachments on machines.
Complete training to meet expectations on repairing and maintaining equipment related to all manufacturing operations.
Complete training to meet expectations on how to program the automatic sewing machines.
Complete training to meet expectations on the following types of equipment within the first 12 months of employment:

Sewing Machines (electronic, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, plc's, or servo drives)

Lockstitch Sewing Machines (single and double needle)

Chain Stitch Machines (Single thread and multi-thread, single needle and double needle)

Over Lock (serger and safety stitch)

Bottom and Buttonhole Machine

Steam Irons and Steam System

Needle Positioner, Thread Trimmers, Electronic and Pneumatic Devices and Equipment

Providing repair and maintenance of programmable equipment and robotics

Providing repair of material handling, forklifts, and routine manufacturing equipment

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, Plant Manager, or Executive Director.

SALARY: $15.25 - $17.89Scale C5 Rank 31

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Payroll Schedule - Semi-monthly, Direct Deposit is required

Deadline for Application: January 2,2025

AIDB Benefits Summary:

Teachers' Retirement System https://www.rsa-al.gov/trs/
Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)
Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/
Term Life Insurance
Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)
Employee Assistance Services
Upward Mobility Program

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=16955&PageID=1469