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lune 15. 2005 _ ^lortlanò (Dbseruer Page B5 Hand-in-Hand Festival Breaks Down Barriers The 27lh annual Hand-in-Hand Festival is a special time when those with disabilities and those without can come together for a day of fun and festivities. Games, clowns, food, prizes, live music and arts and crafts are among the highlights of the day, which will be held Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Andrew Community Center, located at NE HI* A *» 8lh and Alberta Streets. The goal o f the festival is to break down barriers that separate people with different needs. The participants and volunteers will come from all areas of Portland and beyond. The festival is sponsored jointly by St. Andrew Parish and the Office 2* for People with Disabilities of the Archdiocese o f Portland, as well as local businesses in northeast Portland. The festival is free. For more information on volunteering or participating, call 503-288-4943. C lassifieds kGîP/V. E x p r e s s P e r s o n n e l S e r v ic e s in p a rtn e rs h ip w ith L e a th e rm a n Tool G roup has 80 openings for production °^F C O ^ workers. If you are looking for a great opportunity with a world class employer, have 3-6 months production or manufacturing experience, are available for swing shift and have reliable transportation. Please stop by one of our offices. Appraiser I $3,113-$3,785/m onth Closes June 24, 2005 ) PERSONNEL SERVICES y£) LEATHERMAN Management Analyst II Sheriff's office - Patrol Office Locations: 1550 NW Eastman Parkway, Suite # 105 Gresham, OR 97030 10011 SE Division St, Suite 101 Portland, OR 97266 $4,188 - $5,090/ month Closes June 24, 2005 Management Analyst II sheriff’s office - Research/ Planning $4,188 - $5,090/ month Closes June 24, 2005 Call (503) 846-8606/TTY (503) 846-4898 for information or see our w ebsite: www.co.washington.or.us. County application and supplemental a p plica tio n form s required. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. APPLY TO: Washington County Human Resources Division 155 N. First Avenue, Suite 320 Hillsboro, OR 97124 The City o f Po rtlan d, Oregon, Police Bureau seeks a fu ll tim e P o lic e D e s k C le rk . This is specialized service work in the Police Bureau. Employees in this class work directly with the public providing information, responding to inquiries and complaints both in person and over the phone. This person must provide support to officers on the street and in a precin ct by accessin g and providing information as needed. Requested inform ation is accessed and retrieved by using Bureau computer files, LEDS, NCIC, PPDS, DMV, CAD and other inform ation sources. These positions are located in precincts. Traffic, and Records divisions within the Police Bureau. Many of the contacts are of a sensitive or stressful nature. Police Desk Clerks may be required to work day, evening or night shifts, weekends or holidays. Some Positions may require a valid State D rive r's License and accep table drivin g record. Approximate monthly salary is $2,004 to $2,770. For additional information or to apply online visit http://www5.ci.portland.or.us/ jobs/05-084/05-084.htm Maintenance A Great Career with a Famous Name Kraft Foods has b u ilt a reputation for quality and innovation As an employer w ith one o f the most famous names in the industry, we're proud o f our tradition o f knowing w hat people w ant and providing it. Currently, we have the follow ing opportunities available in our Portland Bakery: S ta tio n a ry E n gin eer Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair o f pumps, piping and HVAC equipment, and operates boilers, compressors, chillers and industrial control systems. Requires 5 years' experience in a high-speed m anufacturing plant w ith hands-on knowledge o f gas and oil boilers, refrigeration systems, piping, HVAC equipment, welding, and excellent troubleshooting skills. M a in te n a n c e E le c tric ia n Responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of all production related machinery and equipment. Requires Oregon Journey-Level license, 5 years' experience, experience w ith electrical/electronic troubleshooting in a high-speed manufacturing plant, expertise w ith Allen Bradley PLCs, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and repair and calibration Experience w ith both Windows-based PCs and DCS systems, electrical conduit and wire installation required M a in te n a n c e M e c h a n ic Responsible fo r maintenance and repair o f all production related equipment. Requires 5 / 111.4 Piloting the African Queen is Bob Shaw, with (left to right, on deck) Fleet Captain Will Garner, Treasurer Fred White, Secretary Robert Burns, Vice-Commodore Charlie Gaston and Commodore John Cannon. African Queen Acts as Host for Emerald Rose Yacht Club The Emerald Rose Yacht Club recently celebrated their annual opening day parade and regatta on S eattle's M ontlake Cut, with the 36-foot African Queen acting as host yacht. O pening day festivities tradi tionally take place during spring time nationally to kick off the boat ing season, with yachting and boating organizations featuring sizes and types o f yachts that approach 80 to 90 feet. The club was officially char tered in 1996 by a group o f the Pacific N orthw est’s primarily A f rican-A m erican boating enthu siasts from Seattle (the Em erald) and Portland (the Rose) cities. F am ily -o rien ted functions in clude encouragem ent and pro m otion o f w ater and boating safety; educational activities on vessel m a in te n a n c e and use; su p p o rt o f c o m m u n ity y o u th groups and general enjoym ent o f life to gether on the beautiful w ater’s around Puget Sound and P o r tla n d ’s C o lu m b ia an d W illam ette Rivers. For inform ation visit the web at ww w .e m e r a ld r o s e y a c h t club.org or call 503-970-3302. Red Cross Offers Youth Classes Babysitting and latchkey tips covered scholarships available. Youth ages 11 to 15 can learn everything they need to know about being a great b ab y sitter in “ B a b y sitte r’s T raining.” The six-hour, 45- W ith school out for the sum m inute course covers: em mer and parents working, it’s ploym ent skills and business important for kids to know how practices; leadership; d eci to stay home safely by them sion making skills; safe play; selves, and how to care for their and basic infant care includ younger brothers and sisters. ing diapering and feeding. The Red Cross will offer two Students will also learn the w orkshops for the m onths first aid and safety skills ahead. P H O T O COURTESY OF D E S IG N S. N o KES needed to prevent, prepare Formed for latchkey chil Students from Tubman Middle School for, and respond to em ergen dren, ages 8 to 11, "W hen I’m in north Portland participate in a Red cies. W o rk sh o p s are held Babysitter's In Charge” gives kids 5U1L safe UJ1- op- Cross ----------------- " U i i i i i i g v Training / a o o a i Class at through June 30 on various tions should they find them- the East Portland Community Center. local dates and locations. Fee selves home alone. The class is and Internet safety. W orkshops is $35. targeted at enhancing self-reliance are going on until June 25 at vari More information and registra in preventing and preparing for ous locations throughout the Port tion can be found at www.redcross- emergencies, as well as phone, gun land metro area. The fee is $ 18 with pdx.org orby calling 503-280-1440. years' experience in a high-speed m anufacturing plant w ith expertise in the operation o f standard machine shop equipment, the a bility to read and interpret blueprints, welding (GMAW, MIG, TIG) and fabrication. Must own personal hand tools. A ccepting A pplications M a in te n a n c e P a in te r Responsible for skilled painting work on buildings, facilities, and equipment. Requires completion o f a painter apprenticeship program, 3 years' experience as a Journey-Level industrial painter in a manufacturing environment, expertise in the appropriate preparation, materials, and methods o f application. Preference w ill be given to applicants w ith additional experience in carpentry, masonry, tiling and general facilities repair Starting rate for above positions is $22.25/hour with progressive increases to $24.25/hour after one year. M B P la n t E n gin eer This is a salaried position and is responsible fo r managing capital projects up to S IM M , and directing plant continuous improvement projects including plant maintenance resources and activities. Requires four-year Engineering degree, preferably in manufac turing engineering, 3 -5 years' experience in plant engineering, 2+ years' hands-on maintenance experience, prior food manufacturing experience, w ith preference to bakery operations Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential. r Qualified applicants for all positions w ill be self-motivated, meet all job requirements with verifiable work histories, work well in a team-based environment w ith limited supervision and be able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required. All positions require a minimum high school diploma or GED. Only individuals meeting minimum requirements will be considered. Kraft offers an excellent pay and benefits policy. Qualified individuals may apply electroni cally at www.kraft.com or send a resume and cover letter addressing specific requirements to pdxbakeryhr@ kraft.com or Kraft. Dept. OB. PO Box 3496, Portland, OR 972OB. Kraft Foods is an Equal Opportumty/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. c r Quality Training J 9# 1 Great Wages p Superb Benefits Best People Best Brands. Brightest Future Oregon Air National Guard $20,000 ■ ' Student Loan Repayment Program I he NEC A-1BEW Local 48 Electrical Training Center is accepting applications for the Inside Electrician and Limited Energy Apprenticeship Programs When: $ 10 ,0 0 0 Cash Bonus Over $800/Month Educational Benefits Travel Opportunities • Paid Technical Training July I 1 -15th and July 18-22nd 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Orientations 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Where: NECA-IBEW Local 48 Electrical Training Center 16021 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 neca O IBBMZ "Ult-GS (Ol I Contact your local Air National Guard Recruiter to determine eligibility. 8 0 1 .a it.4 0 4 0 1-800.181.1101 ELECTRICAL TRAINING CENTER x X " For more information visit www.nietc.org or call 50.3-262-9991
