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The leading model and hobby company in the world, and one of the most progressive companies in the Champaign/Urbana area is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for career growth.
CURRENTLY OPEN POSITIONS (effective January 18, 2012)
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS POSITION
TECHNICAL
ELECTRONIC ENGINEER: Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our product development team. Create innovative electronic radio control products that support business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering as well as 5 years experience performing electrical design and product development. More Information...HELICOPTER DESIGNER:Conceive, design, test, and develop new R/C helicopters and related accessories. Prepare reports and drawings to communicate results and recommendation. Must have the knowledge and ability to design, build and test new helicopters and related products. Experience in SolidWorks or AutoCAD and proficiency with MS Office suite required. An engineering background is desirable. The ideal candidate will be an experienced builder and pilot of R/C helicopters and planes. Full-time, days.
SALES AND SERVICE
PHONE ORDER TAKER: Take inbound calls from our catalog customers. Earn $1 - $2 per hour in incentive pay. Work in a casual office atmosphere. Part-time hours, days, evenings, and weekends.
GENERAL
MACHINE OPERATOR: Operate machinery including saws, routers, and sanders. Be able to unload trucks when needed. The ability to read a tape measure and input information into the computer are required. Previous carpentry or shop experience desired. Full-time, days.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Seeking a self-starter able to work independently in a clean and safe environment. Perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. At least 3 years of maintenance experience required. Good HVAC diagnostic and maintenance skills a must. Full-time, days.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES: Work in our warehouse assisting in the order fulfillment process. Full-time positions available on 1st and 2nd shift. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Previous warehouse experience helpful.
PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER: Assist with marketing for the product division. Coordinate input for retail and wholesale materials and assist with social network marketing. Coordinate product release schedules and marketing projects. Marketing experience preferred. R/C industry experience desired.
ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER – HELICOPTER TEAM: The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years hands-on technical experience in the R/C helicopter and helicopter accessory field. A high level of R/C helicopter product knowledge and excellent working knowledge of helicopters and current helicopter hobby industry trends are required. Must have demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations of multiple projects and key components of consumer products development. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Ability to travel for trade shows and other industry events is required. More Information...
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST: Create and modify existing computer programs and analyze computer functions for our IBM AS400. An Associates’ Degree in Business Information Systems programming or at least 2 years experience in programming and analysis required. RPG IV programming and AS400 experience, along with knowledge of business systems desirable. Full time, days. Occasional on-call and night/weekend operations as needed.
If you are in the Champaign-Urbana area, you may also apply in person at 2904 Research Road, Champaign, IL 61822 from
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Those applicants outside the Champaign area may send a resume with salary history
to Tower Hobbies, Attn: Human Resources, 2904 Research Road, Champaign, IL 61822 or e-mail us at hr@towerhobbies.com EOEIf you are in the Reno, Nevada area you may also apply in person at 1190 Trademark Drive, Reno, NV 89512. from 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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