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Grand Living

Part-Time Dishwasher

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... sitting for extended periods of time. * Ability to lift or carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds ... PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff. Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment ...

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ChildServe

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Part-Time)

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Schedule * Part-Time * Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday * Typical business hours What You'll Do ... Will consider those sitting for BCBA exam in the next 6 months. * Preferred: Minimum of two years ...

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A part time sitter is someone who provides care and supervision for children, pets, or occasionally elderly individuals on a part-time basis. This means they typically work flexible hours rather than full-time, and may be hired for after-school care, evenings, weekends, or specific occasions. Part time sitters are responsible for ensuring safety, preparing simple meals, engaging in activities, and sometimes light housekeeping, depending on the family's needs. The position is ideal for those seeking flexible work schedules or supplemental income.

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Work EnvironmentVaries; homes, events, facilitiesPrimarily private homes or family settings
Employer & Industry UsageChildcare agencies, families, event organizersFamilies, individual parents
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Part Time Machinist Assistant

Arnold Motor Supply

Oelwein, IA • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

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Arnold Motor Supply rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Part Time Machinist Assistant

For nearly 100 years, Arnold Motor Supply has provided amazing career opportunities for those who prefer to keep things simple; we focus on relationships, service, and expertise. We're passionate about what we do, and always strive to be the best in our business across the five states and 80 locations in which we operate.

Our Engine Machinists play key roles in offering specialized services to our customers in select locations. The Machinist puts their highly-specialized skills to work to develop custom solutions for our customers. We are looking for a Part Time Machinist Assistant to help with the flow of the day-to-day machine shop operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Machinists with projects as needed
  • Ability to disassemble cylinder heads and blocks
  • Understand our customer's unique needs and accurately record information relating to the machine shop services that are requested.

Our Benefits That Work for You

Benefits can mean different things to different people, but for us, it's making sure our associates can take care of themselves, their families, and their communities.

  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

  • Prior experience in cylinder head and block disassembly is preferred, but we will train the right candidate
  • Manual dexterity skills adequate for disassembly operations
  • Ability to follow directions from the Machinists.
  • Strong organizational skills while working on multiple projects
  • Strong customer service skills and communication skills
  • Prior forklift operator experience or the ability to obtain a forklift license
  • Lifting of a minimum of 70 pounds on a regular basis
  • Standing, lifting, twisting, bending, walking and sitting
  • Some computer knowledge and proficiency is helpful, but not required
  • Your schedule would be flexible with 20-25 hours, Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM

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