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Jennifer Privett: " It motivates
me. It exercises my brain. "
employees, both men and women, in part to their advanced
training program. Utilizing VTC's guiding principles
of professionalism, fairness, ownership, honesty,
and hard work the training is a central aspect that yields
impressive results. These principles create an excellent
workforce in the power transformer industry. For some
women employees, this may be their fi rst manufacturing
position. VTC is there for them with a thorough
training program. All new employees receive two full
weeks of training to begin and then specifi c training
on an ongoing basis.
Employees thrive in VTC because the facility invests
in their employees. They take pride in their work, in
being team players, and being part of an innovative
and proactive workforce that values their contributions.
Nancy Wardell, who works with core stacking by
stacking equipment to construct the transformer's
core frame, says that her favorite part about working at
VTC is the ability to advance in your job. " There are so
many diff erent departments and it's all a new learning
experience. Every day is something diff erent. You never
stop learning. "
Darline Kingery, a fi nal assembly administrator assistant,
agrees, " my favorite part about working at VTC
is that there are a lot of challenges that are fun to meet.
I've worked at a few diff erent departments. You work
with a lot of diff erent people and learn from them. "
Rewards & Recognition
Another guiding principle at VTC is " rewards and recognition. "
Fun social activities are built into their culture,
giving all employees - and their families - a chance to
unwind and get to know each other. These
include company picnics, holiday luncheons,
craft and painting contests, and sporting events
such as a recent family outing to ice skate at
Berglund Center. Employees were provided
free entry and skates for a private ice-skating
session with their entire families. These events
provide a valuable opportunity to learn about
and from each other.
Nichole Carter, a quality technician, speaks
to this, " I really enjoy the diversity here. We
have so many walks of life that work here. We
have people from Poland, Cuba, Puerto Rico,
Mexico, Bosnia. It's such an interesting place
to work and get to know other people from
diff erent countries right here in our little town.
That's a fun aspect of the job. "
Because they are a large manufacturing
facility, Virginia Transformer is always hiring.
They currently have openings. Their pay scale
is competitive, and they off er a shift premium
that is above market. Overtime is available
in order to stay on schedule. All positions are
full time. The company off ers many benefi ts
including fl exible savings accounts, family medical care
benefi ts, and 401K. The plant's location is accessible to
many people from the areas of Roanoke, Salem, Vinton,
Troutville, and Bedford.
Lakisha Craghead, who works with core stacking, states
her favorite features of her job, " I have good benefi ts
and good pay every week. I get to work with diff erent
people and handle diff erent things. I joined because
it's a new environment and I get to learn new things. "
With their competitive options of location, benefi ts, and
hourly pay, VTC is a great place to make a career, to
grow, and to have the opportunity for promotion within
the dynamic company.
Virginia Transformer Proud
Employees are proud to work for VTC, a company that
has been in business for more than fi fty years and is
an integral component of U.S. manufacturing. With
unmatched growth potential, the company truly looks
to create a wider family approach to its employees and
their individual families.
BELOW, LEFT TO
RIGHT: Lakisha
Craghead: " I have
good benefi ts and
good pay every
week. "
Nancy Wardell:
" Every day is
something different.
You never
stop learning. "
Nichole Carter:
" It's such an
interesting place
to work and get to
know other people
from different
countries right
here in our little
town. "
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