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Location: Reno, NV
Company: IGT
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Purchasing, assigning and maintaining tools for the production lines. We are also responsible for making on demand cabinet repairs and modifications.
Job Requirements
I transferred into and was hired for this job because of extensive customer service and data base backgrounds. This company, if you chose your managers well, is good for trying to find a fit and making it easier to move up in the company.
Uppers
Upward mobility. EXCELLENT benefits packages. Stability.
Downers
A lot of politics involved here, both in and outside the company because of regulatory environments that we deal with.
Lifestyle
40 to 50 hours a week is the norm. When you travel you are taken care of. Lots of social events like company picnic, parties, events, discounts available for downtown events, etc.
Compensation
Benefits are excellent. Wage is probably average. Cash sharing and profit sharing is very nice but not guaranteed, but in my time we have never missed out on either.
Advice to Jobseekers
Get a good sponsor or someone that isn't afraid to show you the ropes.

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