Career Planning and Placement

Services Offered

• Resume Help
• Cover Letter Help
• Tips on Dressing for Interviews
• Business Etiquette Guidance
• Fax and Phone Usage
• Job Fairs
• Job Listings on Career Bulletin Board and Web-Site
• Internships and Co-ops

Placement Services seeks to assist students in choosing and preparing for careers in business, industrial, and technological fields. The campus's placement office provides computer access, career interest inventory testing, career choice advising, and assistance in launching a job search, including resume, cover letter, and follow-up letter assistance, interview skills, and business etiquette guidance. Students can access these services on a walk-in basis during regularly scheduled semesters, 8-5, M-F in room 444S.

Businesses and industries may contact Placement Services to post job openings or seek potential job applicants at (903) 923-3375. In addition, program faculty and staff initiate and maintain business and industry contacts to improve employer relationships, fill job openings and expand markets for job development.

Career Counselors and subject matter experts are invited into classrooms to speak to students. Additionally, the TSTC Marshall Library houses books, databases, reference materials, and other sources of information to assist students in the job search process. Current full and part-time job openings are posted on the Career Bulletin Board near the Library, across from room 511S. As well, the Library staff is always available to help students with resume composition, industry searches and other questions they may have.

In addition, TSTC Marshall hosts Industry Career Day in the spring and fall of each year. This event brings industry representatives from around the state, as well as adjoining states, together with recent and prospective graduates to meet, interview, and exchange information on the job market.

JOB POSTING

Company: TAC Americas

Title: Engineer

Qualifications: Graduating Fall 2007 or Spring 2008. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties. Limited understanding of building systems, basic verbal and written communication skills and a basic ability to use Microsoft Office programs are required. Travel varies respective to engineer position.

Duties:
Engineer I
This position is an entry-level engineering position responsible for the following:
ENERGY
Participate in performing preliminary and detailed energy engineering studies.
Assist in performing energy-use baseline analysis, including utility rate simulations.
Assist in generating baseline energy models and performing energy savings calculations.
Assist in preparing technical audit reports and may assist in sales presentations.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
Prepare mechanical or electrical systems plans, specifications and study reports to accomplish the goals and objectives of the projects.
Assist in the development of plans, specifications and reports, and prepare letters, memos and other routine correspondence and documentation in accordance with established company procedures.
Perform field investigation and support project construction administration, as assigned.
Comply with project plan to ensure scope, schedule, budget and expectations (SSBE) corresponds with the team expectations.
Provide input to lead engineer and project manager during design phases.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.

PROJECT
Assist in validation and commissioning hardware and project installations; automation hardware design and engineering; creating hardware design drawings; automation software design and engineering; automation network and user interface design and engineering; project documentation and customer interaction.

PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
Interpret and apply utility rates and enter data into utility accounting software.
Create new job files in utility accounting software and produce utility savings reports.
Prepare PASS Manuals (project documentation).
Perform basic remote monitoring tasks using EMS software.

Shift Hours: 40

Location: Various US Cities

Salary: Competitive

Contact: Carley Crose

Apply: Please apply online using the following link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/
Benefits: Competitive

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Company: Asarco LLC

Title: Instrument Technician

Qualifications: Successful completion of a two year Instrument Technician program. Ability to relocate to Arizona.

Duties: Responsible for the instrument maintenance program in their assigned area including preventative and corrective maintenance, spare parts management.

Physical Requirements: Standing, lifting, bending, working within a metals processing environment

Shift Hours: various

Location: Hayden, Arizona

Salary: low to mid 50's with $4000 signing bonus and generous relocation package

Contact: Human Resources

Apply: Several ways to apply;
visit our website at www.asarco.com, choose Hayden and then Instrument Tech title. You may also email your resume to srowley@asarco.com or fax your resume to Hayden Human Resources, 520-356-3810.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision start the same day you do. We also offer a 401k with 100% match for the first 6% of salary AND a pension. Generous Paid Time Off, educational reimbursement and insurance options.

We offer a signing bonus of $4000 and relocation. We have great opportunities for advancement. Arizona living offers outdoor activities as well as theater, museums and many other activities. Wide choice of places to live including Tucson and the Phoenix Metro area. We provide Vanpool service for employees.

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Company: TSP-VA (Texas Screw Products, Value Add)

Title: Asst. General Manager

Qualifications: Basic Machining understanding, familiarity with CNC machines, mechanical aptitude.

Duties: CNC machine operation & programming

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs. on occasion.

Shift Hours: 7:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: Commensurate with experience/qualifications. Negotiable.

Contact: Brad Daggett

Apply:
E-mail at: brad.daggett@tsp-tx.com,
Mail to: TSP-Va, 600 N. Shepherd Suite 511, Houston, TX 77007,
Fax to: 713-868-1560, telephone directly: 713-868-3575

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit-Sharing, Uniforms provided.

Additional Information: Growing company with a great work-environment. Willing to provide additional on the job training to qualified candidates.

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Company: Aerospace Optics Inc.

Title: Manual Mill Machinist

Qualifications: Conventional Vertical Mill, Lathe, read blueprints, assemble tools and machines

Duties: Assistant to an Engineering Tool Maker

Physical Requirements: Standing, lifting up to 40 lbs

Shift Hours: Daytime 7:00am - 3:45pm Monday - Friday

Location: 3201 Sandy Lane Ft. Worth Texas 76112

Salary: 15.00 - open depending on knowledge and experience

Contact: Cindy Durham 817-451-1141 or cindy.durham@vivisun.com

Apply: Call or Email resume to cindy.durham@vivisun.com

Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical all paid by employer for the employee.

No color blindness. We manufacture electronic switches for military and non-military customers.

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JOB POSTING

Company: National Switchgear

Title: Field Service Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
Perform on-site testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear, circuit breaker and various protective apparatus 600V to 345kV. Requires good communication skills with clients, peers and management. May be assigned to projects that require supervisory and organizational skills. Individual in this position must be able to operate all types of test equipment and have some understanding of coordination of electrical systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform moderately complex maintenance and repairs on breakers, switchgear and protective equipment as follows:
• Assess the initial condition of equipment through tests and inspections.
• Troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and moderately complex relaying and protection schemes such as differential directional power, frequency, overcurrent and voltage protection schemes.
• Individual should have special skills in instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, cable fault location, meter calibration, circuit breaker testing and a good aptitude for problem evaluation
• Able to follow schematics and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and/or install necessary controls and wiring.
• Install custom protective packages following the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
• Maintain a personal tool supply consistent with your level of ability to promote efficient work.
• Follow all National Switchgear System attendance and time reporting policies.
• Maintain personal work areas in a neat and uncluttered fashion to promote safety and work efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of applicable technical school or military equivalent and two years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Be of high moral character with positive attitude and able to communicate effectively, writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Shall have a good theoretical understanding of the electrical field and be able to write detailed reports with few changes. Knowledge of National Electrical Code and switchgear testing a plus.
• Basic computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and out-of-state travel of up to several days at a time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently move 100 pound test sets.
• Valid Driver's License and social security number.
• Pre employment drug testing and background check

Contact: Eric Beckman, P.E.
Electrical Engineer
National Switchgear Systems

Email eric@nationalswitchgear.com

FAX: 972-420-0938

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JOB POSTING

Company: Asarco LLC

Title: Instrument Technician

Qualifications: Successful completion of a two year Instrument Technician program. Ability to relocate to Arizona.

Duties: Responsible for the instrument maintenance program in their assigned area including preventative and corrective maintenance, spare parts management. Physical Requirements: Standing, lifting, bending, working within a metals processing environment

Shift Hours: various

Location: Hayden, Arizona

Salary: low to mid 50's with $4000 signing bonus and generous relocation package

Contact: Human Resources: Sherri Rowley, Recruiting Manager

Apply: Several ways to apply;
visit our website at www.asarco.com, choose Hayden and then Instrument Tech title. You may also email your resume to srowley@asarco.com or fax your resume to Hayden Human Resources, 520-356-3810.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision start the same day you do. We also offer a 401k with 100% match for the first 6% of salary AND a pension. Generous Paid Time Off, educational reimbursement and insurance options.

Additional Information: We offer a signing bonus of $4000 and relocation. We have great opportunities for advancement. Arizona living offers outdoor activities as well as theater, museums and many other activities. Wide choice of places to live including Tucson and the Phoenix Metro area. We provide Vanpool service for employees.

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JOB POSTING

Company: Ipelion Global Services Inc.

Title: Technical Recruiter

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS for TECHNICIAN POSITION:

* Strong sense of responsibility and understanding of personal work performance and how it effect the larger project execution.
* Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment. (Formal electrical training and/or experience preferred)
* Knowledge of electrical detailed schematics and single line diagrams
* 1-3 years of practical experience in commissioning systems with control systems preferred
* Intermediate Technical writing capabilities and computer literacy above basic use of Windows software
* Experienced at performing megger testing, multi-meters and amperage clamps.
* Valid drivers license.
* Understanding of foreign cultures and work practices
* Good oral and written communication skills (English language).
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
* Ability to supervise and instruct sub-contractor personnel
* Ability to climb ladders to heights to 100 meters and work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS for SUPERVISOR POSITION:

* Strong sense of responsibility and understanding of personal work performance and how it effect the larger project execution.
* Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment. (Formal electrical training and/or experience preferred)
* Knowledge of electrical detailed schematics and single line diagrams
* 3-5 years of practical experience in commissioning systems with control systems preferred
* Intermediate Technical writing capabilities and computer literacy above basic use of Windows software
* Experienced at performing megger testing, multi-meters and amperage clamps.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Understanding of foreign cultures and work practices
* Good oral and written communication skills (English language).
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
* Ability to supervise and instruct sub-contractor personnel
* Ability to climb ladders to heights to 100 meters and work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions.

Duties: To ensure that projects are commissioned within project timelines and budgets, and in accordance with clients quality standards and test programs.

Physical Requirements: Physically Demanding

Shift Hours: 3 weeks on 1 week off. 6 days/week 10hr/shifts

Location: All over the USA

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Contact: diego@ipelion.com or call (972) 243-1557

Apply: Please email your resumes to diego@ipelion.com

Benefits: Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Excellent 401 K plan

Additional Information: We are the exclusive recruiting service for Suzlon Energy, the 5th largest Wind Energy Company in the world.

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JOB POSTING

Company: National Instruments

Title: Mechanical Drafter

Qualifications: Associate degree in Drafting Experience in Pro/Engineer (or other 3D CAD Applications)
Must be a very good communicator, creative, and a self-starter
Knowledge of basic electronic parts and materials, intermediate arithmetic skills, and the ability to use specialized equipment, read difficult instructions and generate and maintain documentation

Duties: Drafting support utilizing Pro/Engineer and AutoCAD
Research of electro-mechanical parts and supplier/manufacturer interaction
Generate engineering change orders and purchase requisitions
Develop bills of material for electro-mechanical assemblies
Engineering prototype and testing support

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, move, and assemble small to medium size/weight objects.

Shift Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk (8am-5pm typical)

Location: Austin, TX

Salary: Hourly Rate: TBD

Contact: Vance Toth

Apply: Email resume to vance.toth@ni.com

Visit: ni.com/jobs for more information

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Stock Purchase Plan

Additional Information: Since its inception in 1976, National Instruments has revolutionized the way engineers and scientists work by empowering them with the personal computer. National Instruments develops and manufactures hundreds of integrated software and hardware products, which, when combined with standard computers, are used to replace and/or communicate with traditional instrumentation and to monitor and control processes. As a leading computer-based measurement and automation supplier, National Instruments is dedicated to producing innovative solutions that help engineers and scientists achieve their goals -- faster, better, and well under budget. We are building the future at National Instruments, and we want you on our team!

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JOB POSTING

Company: Southwest Steel Casting Company

Title: Certified Welders

Qualifications: Use various machines, set up & operate equipment for gouging and welding. Use a temp stick to monitor pre-heat temperature of casings. Will receive instructions on removal of slag & selection of electrodes appropriate to the type of castings. Must pass SWS cert. test within a reasonable amount of time.

Duties: Welding castings.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Anything over requires 2 people.

Shift Hours: Varies

Location: Longview, TX

Salary: $9.65-$15.13

Contact: 600 Foundry Drive, Longview, TX or plyman@swscc.com or fax: 903 759-3224

Apply: Email or in person

Benefits: Competitive package plus 401k

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JOB POSTING

Company: Southwest Steel Casting Company

Title: Maintenance Personnel

Qualifications: Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repair. Metal fabrication, welding, burning and pipe fitting experience and knowledge.

Duties: Mechanical repair in all phases.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, over 60 lbs requires 2 people.

Shift Hours: As needed, we have 3 shifts.

Location: Longview, TX

Salary: $9.65 - $17.75

Contact: Peggy or Cody

Apply: 600 Foundry Drive, Longview, TX or plyman@swscc.com or fax: 903 759-3224

Benefits: Competitive package plus 401k

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JOB POSTING

Company: Sam Houston Electric Coop

Title: Substation Technician

Qualifications: Completion of 2-yr. electrical or electronic technology program. Good safe driving record.

Duties: Testing and maintenance associated with electrical substations and power systems

Physical Requirements: Lift up to 75 pounds; climb ladders as needed; drive company vehicles

Shift Hours: 7:30 - 4:00 P.M. PLUS overtime

Location: Livingston, TX and surrounding 100 mile radius

Salary: Open; based on qualifications

Contact: Donnie Calvin, Substation Supervisor

Apply: Email resume to dcalvin@samhouston.net

Benefits: Medical insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; retirement plan; 401(k)

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JOB POSTING

Company: Short Bit & Tool Co

Title: Machinist / Diamond Bit Craftsman

Qualifications: basic manual & CNC machining techniques / good mechanical knowledge of tool & tooling/ extreme desire to succeed in long term job with small high tech company.

Duties: We operate manual lathe, mills, and hand tools as well as Hass 3T vertical, Hurco vertical, and horizontal CNC machines...custom molding, powdered metallurgy, and diamond technology...you would be expected to learn all of what we do.

Physical Requirements: Physical job is lifting metal and graphite bar stock, and basic machine shop work

Shift Hours: We work one shift 6 to 2;30 5 days min, but 6 and 7 days a week common.

Location: Garland, Texas on the eastern edge of Dallas

Salary: Salary commensurate with ability, but min wage is $10/hr...no Max. We usually pay a quarterly bonus (max 1 month)

Contact: We are a small company...i am Bill Short

Apply: email bill@shortbits.com

Benefits: after 90 day trail we pay 100% medical insurance and after 2 years we have matching retirement

Additional Information: manual Axelson & Monarch lathes...Bridgeport 1 & 2 manual mills...Hurco Mill, Haas Mill, Mig, TIG and stick welding, Oxy-Acc brazing. Furnace infiltration powdered meatallurgy. Small company where everyone works and everyone plays. There are less than 100 bit craftsmen in the world.

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JOB POSTING

Company: Libbey Glass

Title: Journeyman Machinist

Qualifications: 2 year degree in Machining Principles or State Certified Machinist Apprentice Program
Proficient in reading blueprints; shop floor CNC editing exp
Proof of 5 yrs of Industrial Machinist Exp.
Pass a battery of tests
May be required to work 12 hr shift
Desired: CNC Programming exp., Welding, Solidworks, Mastercam, Word, & Excel

Salary: Begin: $20.57 -- Qual. $21.02 Company offers competitive wages and benefits: Health /Dental /Vision /Life /401K /Training /Pension

Apply: No Walk-ins or Calls
Mail resume to:
Libbey Glass Inc
Attn: Employment
4302 Jewella Road
Shreveport, LA. 71109

Additional Information: An Equal Opportunity Employer

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JOB POSTING

Company: Beckman Coulter Inc.

Title: Summer Intern - Biomedical Engineer

Positions Available: 2

Qualifications: May require extended travel on short notice. Occasionally requires extended workweek to service instruments, average 8-10 hours a day. Must have valid driver's license. Qualifications/Competencies Qualified individuals must be a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program leading to a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field. Individual will also have completed some related coursework. Prior internship experience a plus, particularly in Diagnostic laboratory environment.

Duties: The intern will work with a Senior Clinical Engineer as a mentor in the maintenance of medical instrumentation and systems in a lab environment. Will work with mentor during rountine preventive maintenance, MOD updates and minor emergency service calls.

Shift Hours: 8-10 hours a day

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: 16.00 Per Hour

Contact: Linabelle Polanco

Apply: Send a resume via e-mail to collegerelations@coulter.com or submit your application at www.beckmancoulter.com, requisition #41236.

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JOB POSTING



Alcoa Mill Products located in Texarkana, TX is seeking to fill an opening for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician.

Details can be found at www.alcoacareers.com.

The requisition number for this opening is 6111BR.

Interested persons must apply on line at www.alcoacareers.com.

No inquiries, phone calls, e-mails, faxes or paper resume's can be accepted at Alcoa.

Interested persons must apply on line at the above website.

This posting will be on the website for 21 days. Applications cannot be taken after the 21 day period expires.

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