Career Opportunities @ PMI
Porous Materials, Inc. offers a variety of career opportunities in technical and non-technical fields. As a small but rapidly growing company, we are continually looking for qualified and motivated professionals to join our team.
We invite you to email your resume to the Human Resources Department info@pmiapp.com or send it with a cover letter to the address below.
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Porous Materials, Inc.
20 Dutch Mill Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Fax: 607-257-5639
Openings
Electronic Assembly Technician
The ideal candidate for this position would have 2 or more years of experience troubleshooting electronic circuitry, as well as installing electronic circuitry and components.
Requirements:
- Ability to read and understand blueprints & schematics
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Knowledge of Circuitry & Electronic Theory
- Familiarity with standard testing tools, including: osciliscopes, multi-meters, and network analyzers
- 2 years or more experience in wiring and assembling elecrtonic components and instruments
- Excellent attendance record required
Programmer / Information Technology Analyst
Description
Programmer / Information Technology Analyst: Porous Materials Inc, is looking for an entry level IT / Help Desk / Programmer. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. This position requires a highly organized individual with excellent oral, written and computer skills. Working knowledge of MS Office, security and networking. You must be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Job Description: The ideal candidate would have experience 3 years or more managing the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and support of moderately complex client/server systems (Windows and Linux) and software and have 2-5 years experience developing complex scientific equipment control applications in Java and/or Visual Basic languages. The use of voltmeters, a mechanical aptitude, the ability to think on your feet and adapt to any situation are important skills to be successful in this position.
Requirements
- Must be articulate and present a positive professional image
- Great people skills
- Excellent communication and follow through
- Ability to work in a high energy environment
- Ambition, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Desire to work in a team based environment; contribute as a team player, as well as someone who works well on their own
- Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Be a self starter with good problem solving abilities
- Dependable, reliable, detail oriented with good organizational skills
Machinist
Description:
The ideal candidate for this entry-level position should have some general machine shop experience and be able to operate CNC lathes and mills. The candidate should be able to fabricate, modify, and/or repair mechanical instruments with standard machine shop tools. The position will work with scientists and engineers on developing designs for laboratory equipment.
Minimum requirements:
- 1 - 2 years general machine shop experience
- 1 - 2 years operating CNC mills and CNC lathes
- Computer literate (Windows XP)
- 1 year experience with programming CNC machines
- Ability to read and understand plans, sketches and blue prints
- Be able to maintain a solid attendance record, work Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, and overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of machine shop experience
- 2+ years of CNC mill and CNC lathe operation experience
- 1+ year of CNC programming
- ProtoTrak© experience preferred
Graduates of BOCES and any other Machinist Vocational Programs are encouraged to apply.
Executive Assistant for Market Research
Porous Materials, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant for Market Research who is internet savvy, detail oriented and personable.
The ideal candidate is someone who is well versed at gathering information from the internet as well as someone who can communicate with potential customers both by telephone and e-mail in a courteous and selling way.
The Executive Assistant for Market Research will be responsible for:
- Identifying prospective consumers for our products and services from the internet and other sources
- Sending brochures and other marketing information by mail and internet
- Compiling reports on Marketing and Sales Activities
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel a must
- Database experience, preferably in ACT
- Attention to detail
- Ability to utilize the internet for marketing research
- Strong Organizational Skills
Executive Assistant
The ideal candidate is a problem solver who can work effectively, efficiently and independently in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The candidate needs to be able to work with a sense of urgency and utilize a proactive approach while performing a wide range of tasks. Candidates display the ability and good judgement to make sound decisions and resolve problems with minimal direction. Candidates must be flexible, committed and hard working. Must also have a technical or scientific background.
The ideal candidate will act as the personal assistant for the company president and will be responsible for communicating with clients as well as for performing internal follow-up to insure that required tasks are being completed.
Requirements:
- Previous Experience as an Executive Assistant preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel a must -Experience in a Scientific or Technical Field Required
- Database experience, perferably with ACT
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Strong Communication Skills
- Pays Strong Attention to Detail
- Exceptional Organizational skills required
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
The ideal candidate for the position will be personable, detail oriented and competent in a variety of administrative skills. The candidate must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Word and Excel. Experience with ACT database is a plus.
The position entails: answering the telephones, routing communications, data entry, correspondednce preparation, perparing the conference room for visitors, filing and a range of other administrative duties.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel a must
- Database experience, preferably with ACT
- Personable demeanor
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Organizational Skills
