Manufacturing Training Program
Our manufacturing training program offers participants immediate wages, assessment of soft skills such as attendance and communication as well as specific training in manufacturing processes. Many participants move onto jobs within the production and manufacturing while others utilize their unique skills and experiences to move into other careers. Our manufacturing training program offers a stepping stone for individuals transitioning into competitive employment.
Program participants earn minimum wage.
Each program participant works closely with a manufacturing staff member and a Vocational Counselor to monitor progress and address any obstacles to employment.
We offer both Assessment and Training in this program:
Assessment:
- Orion staff work with participants to assess their readiness to enter the workforce and return to work. Orion assesses in the following areas: attendance and punctuality, work quality and productivity, ability to communicate and get along with peers and supervisors, motivation, ability to learn and retain instructions, ability to accept feedback and take responsibility for work, personal appearance, physical stamina and work ethic.
Training:
- Specific skill training in work areas is provided including machine and assembly operations, math skills, reading schematics.
Physical Demands:
- Manufacturing work includes a variety of hand work and machine work which is performed sitting or standing
- Our work environment demands constant use of one’s hands and coordination with metal parts and tools / machinery etc
Cost:
Orion contracts with third parties for sponsorship. Program participants are not charged a fee for program participation.
Hours:
Full time hours are 7:00 – 3:30.
Part time shifts are flexible but typically are 7:00 – 11:30 or 12:00 – 3:30. Discuss any needed scheduling accommodations with your intake counselor.
Program Length:
Time spent at Orion ranges from 4 weeks to 12 weeks depending on your schedule
Entrance Requirements:
- Sufficiently stabilized medical or psychiatric condition to allow participation in Orion’s program
- Ability to commit to established schedule
- At least 16 years of age or older
- Able to provide documentation for I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
- Able to pass criminal background check for “crimes against persons” (this does not exclude candidates with a criminal background.
- Able to pass pre-employment and / or random drug screens.
Admissions:
Orion accepts applicants from funded sources first, including DVR, School Districts and the City of Federal Way. Applicants must first complete all admissions requirements including tour, intake paperwork, background check and drug screen with results prior to admission. If Orion is encountering a wait list for services, applicants start date is determined by date of application and schedule request (if part time). Start dates are typically each Monday – but there is flexibility if needed with this process. Request for accommodation should be discussed with your Orion Vocational Counselor upon tour and interview and will be considered on an individual basis.