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F O C U S on your Future
F O C U S
on your
Future
Career Catalog
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Welcome to the 4th Edition of the
ATC Career Catalog
The workforce in the Auburn area is constantly evolving.
There are more opportunities for great high tech careers
than ever before. Major changes are coming in the near
future which will offer even greater opportunities to
those that have the knowledge, determination, and
employability skills needed for these much demanded
careers.
This catalog is designed to give you, the future work-
force, the information needed to make well informed
curriculum decisions and aid in achieving career goals
after graduation. Please use this catalog to familiarize
yourself with our local area manufacturers, the skills they
expect, the benefits they offer, and the starting pay. Feel
free to follow-up with the company contact person if you
would like more information.
I would like to thank those companies that participated
in this years catalog as well as a special thanks to
Alabama Power Company, whose financial support
made this years catalog possible.
Sincerely,
Cary W. Cox
Director of Workforce Development
Executive Director, Auburn Training Connection
Printed November 2006 Page 1
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ABLE OF
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ONTENTS
About the Auburn Training Connection .....................2
ATS.................................................................................4
Briggs & Stratton Corporation ....................................6
Capitol Vial ....................................................................8
CV Holdings, LLC .......................................................10
Donaldson Company, Inc. .........................................12
KD Industries. .............................................................14
Langcourt Limited ......................................................16
Leggett & Platt Aluminum Group..............................18
Leonard Peterson.......................................................20
Mando America ..........................................................22
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. ......................................24
Matrix...........................................................................26
MaxForma Plastics.....................................................28
Rexnord Industries .....................................................30
Touchstone Precision, Inc. ........................................32
V2 Composities, Inc. ..................................................34
Weidmann Plastics Technology ................................36
AHS Career/Tech Industrial Systems .......................38
Auburn Training Connection Partners......................40 Page 2
W
HAT IS THE
ATC?
The Auburn Training Connection (ATC) is an Alabama
non-profit workforce development organization. After
two and a half years of workforce planning, the Auburn
Workforce Development Taskforce announced plans to
initiate the ATC in 2002. In February of 2003, the ATC
was created through a joint-partnership between the
City of Auburn and community leaders from industry,
education, and government.
W
HY WAS IT
C
REATED
?
Industries in Lee County are finding it increasingly diffi-
cult to find skilled workers in the surrounding five-coun-
ty area. The skills of the local labor force are not keep-
ing pace with the changing technology of industry,
resulting in a shortage of skilled employees to hire. This
unique partnership was created to address workforce
development needs and issues.
W
HAT ARE THE MAIN GOALS
OF THE
ATC?
Provide career opportunities for high school students
Support an Industrial Technology Program at Auburn
High School
Involve industry and manufacturing, government,
and education entities in employment training, skill
standards, employee development, and other related
activities
Enhance industrial and manufacturing career oppor-
tunities for area citizens Page 3
D
ID
Y
OU
K
NOW
?
In todays labor market, occupational skills are the
most demanded.
Low skill employment doesnt offer fringe benefits
such as paid vacation, holidays, retirement and
tuition reimbursement plans whereas skilled employ-
ment in manufacturing does.
Nationally, over 50% of college freshmen never earn
a degree and over 25% never return for their sopho-
more year.
At age 26, a precision machinist or tool-maker can
earn $45,000+ annually, compared with $35,000 for
a person with a bachelors degree in business.
W
HERE DO
I
FIND
M
ORE
I
NFORMATION
?
For more information on the
Auburn Training Connection
please visit our web site at
www.auburnalabama.org/econdev/atc.htm
Auburn Training Connection
1500 Pumphrey Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 501-7301
FAX: (334) 826-1659
Cary Cox
Director of Workforce Development Page 4
LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS
ATS
979 West Veterans Blvd.
Auburn, AL 36830
334-502-9400
Contact Person:
Les Davis, HR Manager
www.ats-wheels.us
Since 1969, ATS Light Alloy Wheels has been producing
high quality aluminum wheels using a low-pressure cast-
ing process. ATS is number 1 in the world when it
comes to high quality, large size, alloy wheels. ATS
manufactures and markets wheels for both the Original
Equipment Manufacturing Market (OEM) and the Page 5
International Tuning and Accessory Market (aftermar-
ket). In addition to Auburn, ATS has manufacturing
facilities in Warsaw, KY as well as Germany, Poland, and
South Africa. The Auburn plant will produce approx.
900,000 wheels in 2006, progressing to 2.8 million
wheels by 2008. Currently, we employ approx. 160 team
members, with projections reaching to approx. 225.
ATSs Entry-Level Positions with Salaries:
Quality Technicians
General Machine Operators
Casting/Machining Technicians
Paint Technicians
Entry level pay for most production jobs ranges between
$11.20 -$14.13 with top pay from $12.45 $15.46. Pay
increases are based on time with the company and
knowledge/experience.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K retirement program
Paid vacation and holidays
College tuition reimbursement program
Skills Expected of High School Graduates:
Reading, writing, and math skills
Communication skills (written & verbal)
Problem Solving Ability
Great attitude and good attendance
On-The-Job Training is Available in:
Problem Solving
Automotive Supplier Expectations/Culture
Automated Equipment Processes/Operations
Teamwork/diversification training Page 6
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
150 Technology Parkway
Auburn, AL 36830
334-821-7999
Contact Person:
Winona Dubberley, Employee Relations Coordinator
www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton is the worlds leading producer of air-
cooled gasoline engines for the outdoor power equip-
ment market. Engines are produced to support a variety
of consumer and commercial applications. Briggs and
Stratton is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and operates Page 7
five plants in the Southeastern U.S., including Auburn,
Alabama.
Briggs & Stratton Corporations Entry-Level
Positions with Salaries:
Production Operator $9.80-$11.33/hr
Machine Setup $11.86-$13.23/hr
Quality Analyst I $11.86-$13.23/hr
The salaries listed above are
entry-level rates.
Employees can increase their salary based on their work
performance and willingness to participate in additional
training.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insur-
ance
401K-retirement program
Vacation and 10 paid holidays
Educational assistance- Briggs & Stratton
encourages continued education and will reim-
burse 100% for books and tuition as long as the
employee makes a C or better in the course.
Skills Expected of High School Graduates:
Strong math, reading, writing and computer
skills.
Good attitude and good attendance.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
A willingness to learn and participate in addi-
tional training. Page 8
Capitol Vial, Inc.
ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Company
2039 McMillan Street
Auburn, AL 36832
334-887-8311
Contact Person:
LuAnne Clayton, HR Manager
www.capitolvial.com
Capitol Vial, Inc. began in 1986 in New York State. In
1995 the Auburn, Alabama facility was established. In
February 2002, Capitol Vial, Inc. was acquired by
Apogent Technologies. In August 2004, Apogent
Technologies merged with Fisher Scientific. Capitol
Vial, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer, and mar- Page 9
keter of patented, flip-top, leak-proof, and tamper-evi-
dent plastic vials used primarily by reference laborato-
ries for government-mandated drug abuse testing and
other diagnostic and industrial testing.
Capitol Vial is a solution-based supplier that engineers
turn key injection molded products and systems pro-
viding customers with solutions to their problems.
Capitol Vial, Inc.s Entry-Level Positions range from
(Salaries per hour $8.25 - $11.00):
Assemblers
Auto Drug Line Associates
Material Handlers
Machine Operators
Quality Associates
Pay increases are based on time with the company and
knowledge/experience. Economy and market values
can be a factor in annual raises.
Benefit