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1 Quick Training for Good Jobs TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR TO GET ENROLLED IN FREE TRAINING

2 Forklift Operator TRAINING TIME: 5 DAYS In warehouses, most material moving machine operators use forklifts and conveyor belts. Wireless sensors and tags are increasingly being used to keep track of merchandise, allowing operators to locate them faster. Some operators check goods for damage. Operators work full time, and overtime for them is common. Because materials are shipped around the clock, some operatorsespecially those in warehousingwork overnight shifts. 222 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Forklift Drivers in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $21,653 ($10.41/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $29,885 ($14.37/hr.) Responsibilities: Set up and inspect material moving equipment Control equipment with levers, wheels or foot pedals Move material according to a plan or schedule Signal and direct workers to load, unload and position materials Keep a record of the material they move and where they move it to Make minor repairs to their equipment

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5 Welder TRAINING TIME: ABOUT 2.5 WEEKS Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding is also used to join steel beams in the construction of buildings, bridges and other structures to join pipes in pipelines, power plants and refineries. 140 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Welders in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $28,142 ($13.53/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $29,885 ($14.37/hr.) Responsibilities: Study blueprints, sketches, or specifications Calculate the dimensions of parts to be welded Inspect structures or materials to be welded Ignite torches or start power supplies Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating Maintain equipment and machinery

6 CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control) TRAINING TIME: ABOUT 6 WEEKS CNC Operators set up and operate machines that cut, shape and form metal and plastic materials or pieces. Consumer products are made with many metal and plastic parts. These parts are produced by machines that are operated by metal and plastic machine workers. In general, these workers are separated into two groups: those who set up machines for operation and those who operate machines during production. Many, however, perform both tasks. 88 companies in Tarrant County were hiring CNC Operators in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $27,789 ($13.36/hr, based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $41,199 ($19.80/hr.) Responsibilities: Set up machines according to blueprints Monitor machines for unusual sound or vibration Insert material into machines, manually or with a hoist Operate metal or plastic molding, casting or core-making machines Adjust machine settings for temperature, cycle times and speed and feed rates. Remove finished products and smooth rough edges and imperfections Test and compare finished workpieces to specifications

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9 Truck Driver TRAINING TIME: ABOUT 7 WEEKS Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractortrailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states. Drivers could be away from home for days or weeks at a time. All long-haul truck drivers must have a commerical driver s licence (CDL). 1,140 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Truck Drivers in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $25,002 ($12.03/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $38,737 ($18.62/hr.) Responsibilities: Drive long distances Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road Follow all applicable traffic laws Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains or covers Inspect trailers before and after the trip, and record any defects Maintain a log of working hours Report serious mechanical problems Keep trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order

10 Office Clerk TRAINING TIME: ABOUT 9 WEEKS Rather than performing a single specialized task, general office clerks have responsibilities that often change daily with the current needs of the employer. Some clerks file documents or answer phones; others enter data into computers or perform other tasks using software applications. They also frequently use photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. Office clerks earn a Professional Office Skills Certification. 304 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Office Clerks in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $20,446 ($9.83/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $33,684 ($16.19/hr.) Responsibilities: Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail Schedule appointments and receive customers or visitors Type, format or edit routine memos or other reports Copy, file and update paper and electronic documents Prepare and process bills and other office documents

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13 Nursing Assistant TRAINING TIME: 4 TO 8 WEEKS Nursing Assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hopsitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. This occupation is becoming a base occupation on which other credentials are stacked for specialization and higher pay in hospitals and clinics. Certifications such as phlebotomy, EKG, and dialysis coincide with CNA credentials. 243 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Nursing Assistants in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $19,344 ($9.30/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $25,730 ($12.37/hr.) Responsibilities: Clean and bathe patients or residents Help patients use the toilet and dress Turn, reposition and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs Listen to and record patients health concerns and report information to nurses Measure patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature Serve meals and help patients eat Some nursing assistants may also dispense medication, depending on their training level

14 IT Help Desk Support TRAINING TIME: 4 WEEKS Help Desk Support Specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to non- IT computer users. They respond to phone and requests for help. They usually can help users remotely, but they also may make site visits to solve problems in person. Skills such as customer service, listening, problem-solving, speaking and writing play a large role in this occupation. 642 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Office Clerks in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $22,776 ($10.94/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $47,091 ($22.64/hr.) Responsibilities: Pay attention to customers descriptions of their computer problems Ask customers questions to properly diagnose the problem Walk customers through the recommended problem-solving steps Set up or repair computer equipment and related devices Train users to work with new hardware or software, such as printers, wordprocessing software and . Inform managers of users concerns

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17 Aircraft Assembler TRAINING TIME: 6 WEEKS Aircraft Assemblers fit, fasten, assemble and install parts of aircraft structures. Most assemblers work in manufacturing plants. The work may involve long periods of standing or sitting, and may be done during evening and weekend shifts. This occupation is currently in very high-demand in Tarrant County. An ability to pass a security background check and drug screen is a must. 3 major companies in Tarrant County were hiring Aircraft Assemblers in the last 12 months. Starting Salary: $41,262 ($19.84/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $66,983 ($32.20/hr.) Responsibilities: Assemble metal, composite, or plastic parts or products Assemble metal structures Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly

18 Customer Service TRAINING TIME: 4 WEEKS Customer service representatives interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization s products and services. Starting Salary: $21,681 ($10.42/hr. based on a 40 hr. week for 52 weeks) Median Salary: $31,668 ($15.23/hr.) Although customer service representatives are employed in nearly every industry, many work in telephone call centers, credit and insurance agencies, banks, and retail stores. 1,411 companies in Tarrant County were hiring Customer Service Representatives in the last 12 months. Responsibilities: Listen to customers questions and concerns, and provide answers or responses Provide information about products and services Take orders, calculate charges, and process billing or payments Review or make changes to customer accounts Handle returns or complaints Refer customers to supervisors or more experienced employees

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20 Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County provides employment assistance for low income, unemployed or underemployed workers. We assist job seekers who are in need of skills training or additional educational assistance to move up to a livable wage. The goal is to help job seekers overcome substantial barriers to employment and gain career advancement while becoming economically self-sufficient. An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to individuals with disabilities. (TDD/TTY) RELAYTX.