Valmiera Glass USA Corp. is expanding and looking for skilled employees. As the production processes of Valmiera Glass USA Corp. are specific, specialized training will be necessary. Therefore Valmiera Glass USA Corp. is cooperating with Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) in Dublin, Georgia to offer training programs to develop skilled candidates for the Valmiera Glass USA Corp. team.
The education programs are focused on work-based training and allow candidates to participate in practical training at the work place. During this training program students will get the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills for further work in a real work environment.
The training program content is created especially for further work tasks at Valmiera Glass USA Corp. This training experience is already working well at Valmiera Glass in Latvia by providing a high skilled workforce for the company and well-paid jobs with long term career development possibilities for the graduates.
Training applications are currently being accepted for the following programs:
- Mechatronic Technician (Training duration: 12 months)
- Maintenance Technician (Training duration: 12 months)
- Water Technician (Training duration: 10 months)
- Glass Fiber Operator (Training duration: 9 months)
- Chemical Process Operator (Training duration: 8 months)
- Twisting Operator (Training duration: 6 months)
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or a general education (GED) diploma. Job Training Unlimited, Inc. will assist with processing on-site applicants and share relevant Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) information.
Training program applications are available online at www.oftc.edu. Interested participants can visit the Valmiera Glass USA Corp. Project Office inside OFTC’s DuBose Porter Center, Room 607, Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm and on Fridays from 9am-Noon to apply in person. In addition, staff members are available to answer any questions about the application process, training opportunities and more at 478-274-7646.
Click here to apply for the Valmiera Glass USA Training Program.