Ricky Chan

Ricky Chan

Recruiter (Elmira)

Ricky has been with Employment Solutions for 12 years. In his free time, he enjoys spending it at the casino with his friends. He believes life is short so you need to enjoy it and also have fun with it.

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Quality Inspector- final Assembly

Elmira, NY

OVERVIEW: Quality Inspectors in the final assembly area are responsible for performing visual and functional inspections in the production line, truck shop, and electrical workshop both internally and with the client. This includes creating inspection reports and filing documentation properly on the Quality SharePoint. Additionally, this person will be required to verify modifications, create non-conformance reports (NCRs), and audit documentation such as control sheets, test reports, or serial number lists. It is also required that this person maintains a positive attitude, works with other departments, and prioritizes growth and understanding. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION: • Conducts daily inspections as scheduled without causing delay to manufacturing • Completes inspection reports using CHELI, DABI, or other systems as required. • Creates Material Quality Reports (MQRs) for supplier related issues and shares with SQA. Work directly with SQA as needed to fully understand and document the issue. • Utilize drawings, inspection criteria, engineering instructions, etc. to ensure assemblies are meeting design requirements and customer expectations. • Determines the cause of repeating/significant defects and provides feedback to manufacturing/management to reduce the number of defects and over cost • Assist production engineering in root cause analysis by performing additional inspections/measurements on non-conforming material • Prepare Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) in Baan for material issues found in production. Ensure NCR material is properly tagged and contained in designated locations. Participate in the material review board (MRB) as required • Prepare reports and other documentation such as quality alerts, corrective actions, etc. • Complete fleet wide inspections as needed for internal and/or supplier issues (FMIs) • Assist in process improvement within QA and with other departments • Title and file all documentation correctly in SharePoint, local drives, Teams, etc. • Make any corrections to documentation as requested by management • Additional responsibilities may be added or amended at any time to reflect changing business conditions. TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED: • High school diploma or equavalency. A two year technical degree is a plus. • 3+ years of expereince in production or quality control preferred. • Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must. • Knowledge of ISO-9001 preferred but not required. #1ND2

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Electrical Assembly

Elmira, NY

OVERVIEW: Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical system. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas of the car shell/train. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION: Must have vast knowledge with electrical hand tools, crimpers, and crimping dies. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment on the train. Reads and understands wiring process books and control sheets. Wire routing, wire harness building, and terminate a wide range of connectors. May do other trades work incidental to electrical work. Capable of process improvement. Collaborate with management any issues that may arise with project. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school. Minimum 6 months experience as an Electrical assembler INITIAL TRAINING: Quality system Occupational Hazards Prevention System Railway Safety Management System Human Resources Policies Environmental Systems QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Two or more years of related experience. #IND2

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National Sales Manager

Gillett, PA

National Sales Manager An established manufacturing company is seeking a National Sales Manager to oversee and support its inside and outside sales operations across multiple territories. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional looking for long-term career growth , with the potential to advance into executive leadership. The ideal candidate is outgoing, relationship-driven, and enjoys working with both customers and sales teams . Experience in manufacturing sales and dealer/distributor networks is highly preferred. Pay: Starting in the low $60,000s annually, plus commission Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary when traveling) Responsibilities: Manage and support a team of regional sales representatives across multiple territories. Forward sales leads to regional representatives and ensure timely follow-up. Review sales activity and call reports to monitor performance. Work alongside regional representatives to expand dealer networks and develop new business opportunities. Monitor monthly sales performance by territory and provide reporting and analysis to company leadership. Develop and implement sales strategies in collaboration with executive management. Analyze incoming sales orders against sales goals and budgets. Serve as a resource for inside sales and field representatives by assisting with quotations, dealer concerns, and product-related questions. Process dealer orders and coordinate with production to ensure timely fulfillment. Handle retail customer inquiries and direct customers to the appropriate dealer or sales representative. Prepare reports, charts, and sales summaries for annual sales meetings. Attend regional trade shows and industry events as a company representative. Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership. Qualifications: Associate degree in Business, a technical field, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. 10+ years of manufacturing and sales experience preferred. Experience working within a manufacturing environment and supporting dealer/distributor networks. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to analyze sales data and develop strategic sales initiatives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business software is preferred. Travel: Approximately 10–15% travel. Travel includes customer visits, accompanying regional sales representatives, attending dealer meetings, and participating in trade shows throughout the year. What We're Looking For: Outgoing and personable Friendly and approachable Excellent relationship-building skills Strong leadership abilities Self-motivated with a long-term career mindset Team-oriented and customer-focused Compensation & Benefits: Competitive starting salary in the low $60,000s Commission program Full-time, stable employment Business casual work environment Extensive training and mentorship from senior leadership Significant opportunity for advancement into executive leadership as the company plans for future succession Why Work with Employment Solutions: We work with a variety of clients and consider you for all roles that may match your background and requirements No fee to you! We strive to help individuals find their passion and grow their professional experience If you are dependable, hardworking, and looking for a hands-on position with growth potential, we encourage you to apply today!

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Director of Business Development

Horseheads, NY

Director of Business Development Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $65,000 – $100,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) Position Overview Rather than focusing on a single business unit, the Director of Business Development provides strategic direction for sales and marketing efforts organization?wide and works closely with executive leadership on long?range planning. This position requires a leader who can balance growth ambitions with operational capacity, and ensure that expansion aligns with company values and culture. The ideal candidate can bring structure to growth efforts while maintaining flexibility across a diverse group of businesses. Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth & Planning Collaborate with ownership and executive leadership to develop and execute long?term (3–5 year) growth strategies Assess potential opportunities across all companies, considering cultural fit, operational readiness, and long?term value Support leadership in determining growth priorities and identifying opportunities that should not be pursued Sales & Marketing Leadership Provide direction and oversight for sales and marketing initiatives across multiple organizations Align branding, messaging, and market positioning while allowing each company to retain its unique identity Assist with high level or complex opportunities that span multiple businesses or require executive involvement Leadership & Organizational Alignment Promote consistent leadership standards, ethical decision making, and accountability across teams Act as a liaison between operating companies, leadership, and commercial teams to improve communication and alignment Support the development of leaders and teams who represent company values internally and externally Encourage collaboration and shared learning across the organization What Success Looks Like Growth initiatives are intentional, well planned, and aligned with long term goals Sales and marketing efforts are measurable, coordinated, and effective Strong collaboration exists between leadership, operations, and commercial teams Clear strategic direction is established across multiple businesses Company culture remains strong as the organization grows Qualifications Proven experience in business development, sales leadership, or strategic growth roles Experience working with multicompany or multi?division organizations preferred Strong strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills Ability to balance growth opportunities with operational and cultural considerations Why Work with Employment Solutions: We work with a variety of clients and consider you for all roles that may match your background and requirements No fee to you! We strive to help individuals find their passion and grow their professional experience If you are dependable, hardworking, and looking for a hands-on position with growth potential, we encourage you to apply today! Any further questions give our office a call at 607-732-7350. #1ND2

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Quality Control Inspector

Watkins Glen, NY

Quality Control Inspector Pay: $18-24/hr Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join its team. This position is ideal for someone with experience inspecting machined parts, reading blueprints, and ensuring products meet strict quality standards before moving through production or shipping. Responsibilities Perform dimensional and visual inspections on machined components throughout the manufacturing process. Complete first article inspections before production begins. Verify that finished products meet blueprint specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements. Review work orders, drawings, revisions, and inspection documentation for accuracy. Identify nonconforming parts and communicate quality concerns promptly to production personnel. Assist in preventing recurring quality issues by working with production teams on corrective actions. Ensure all inspection records are accurate, organized, and traceable. Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and bore gauges. Verify that inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Qualifications Previous experience in quality inspection within a machining or manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings. Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Experience using precision measuring equipment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Comfortable stopping production when quality standards are not met. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). Three or more years of machining or quality inspection experience in a custom or job shop environment. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate takes pride in producing quality work, maintains accurate documentation, and understands the importance of preventing defective products from reaching customers. This individual is dependable, accountable, and works well in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. If you have a strong quality background and enjoy working in a precision manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Why Work with Employment Solutions: We work with a variety of clients and consider you for all roles that may match your background and requirements No fee to you! We strive to help individuals find their passion and grow their professional experience If you are dependable, hardworking, and looking for a hands-on position with growth potential, we encourage you to apply today! Any further questions give our office a call at 607-732-7350 #IND1

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Mechanical Assembler

Elmira, NY

OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will have previous knowledge within a manufacturing environment, be an effective team member and communicator, and be willing to assist with additional duties, as necessary. Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with mechanical assemblies. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION: . Responsible for installation, maintaining, and repairing equipment. . Must have strong troubleshooting, blueprint reading and hydraulic skills . Willing to work with all types of building and production equipment . Layout, assemble, test, and install, apparatus and equipment, working from blueprints, schematics, sketches, verbal instructions, and other specifications. . Diagnose and repair trouble involving installations and equipment. . Fabricate and install necessary equipment to accomplish tasks. . Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, subassemblies, tools, and materials. . Align, fit and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and blueprints. . Verifies specifications by measuring completed component. Installs, repairs and services specialized mechanical equipment, machinery, panels and wiring. . Completes installations and does necessary testing to verify work. . The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. We may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and precedence. . Additional responsibilities may be added or amended at any time to reflect changing business conditions. . Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED: . High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school. INITIAL TRAINING: . Quality system . Occupational Hazards Prevention System . Railway Safety Management System . Human Resources Policies . Environmental Systems . Information/Cyber Security QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: . Two or more years of related experience. #IND2

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Maintenance Department Supervisor

Farmington, CT

Maintenance Supervisor (Machinist / Toolmaker) Location: Farmington, CT Salary: $90,000 - $100,000/year Hours: 7 am – 3:30 pm We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Department Supervisor to work onsite at our client. In this role, you’ll oversee machine maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment. This role supervises maintenance technicians, performs hands-on machining and mechanical repair, manages work orders, and trains apprentices while ensuring safe and efficient operation of production equipment. Responsibilities Supervise maintenance technicians and apprentices; assign work and provide hands-on training Oversee repair, rebuilding, and installation of production machinery Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform equipment dismantling and reassembly Perform machining tasks including designing, fabricating, grinding, and repairing machine parts Build small tools or equipment as needed to support production Use Manager Plus CMMS to manage work requests, create work orders, and maintain asset records Maintain MRO inventory, purchase repair parts, and manage spare components Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and rigging practices Support preventative maintenance and equipment reliability efforts Qualifications & Requirements Machinist or Toolmaker Journeyman certification required in order to train and mentor apprentices 3–5 years of maintenance supervisory experience required Strong mechanical troubleshooting and machining experience Experience repairing power press machines is a plus Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout, and rigging procedures Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems Computer literate Reliable attendance is an essential function of the position #IND2

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Tool & Diemaker / Maintenance

Farmington, CT

I'm looking for an experienced Toolmaker for one of our successful clients in Farmington, CT. Salary: $85,280/year The Tool Maker position supports manufacturing operations by designing, building, repairing, and maintaining tooling, gauges, machinery, and equipment to meet production requirements. This role works independently from detailed written or verbal instructions and contributes to improvements in quality, cost, and lead time. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment and machinery Perform advanced mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance Set up and operate standard machine tools and equipment to close tolerances Fabricate and modify machine components, fixtures, and gauges as required Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support equipment performance and quality standards Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move heavy machinery and tooling Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures in compliance with OSHA requirements Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation Qualifications Proven experience in tooling, machine repair, and plant equipment maintenance Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues Experience operating machine tools and manufacturing precision components Ability to read and work from technical drawings, instructions, and specifications Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout Ability to work independently and support production schedules #IND2

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