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USA Dutch, Inc.

Candidate Training Program Company Location:

Graham, NC Program Overview USA Dutch, Inc. offers a structured, paid training program designed to prepare candidates for full time employment in our manufacturing operations.

Program Length:

8 weeks

Sessions Per Week:

2

Session Length:

3 hours each

Training Start Time:

5:00

PM Total Training Hours:

48 hours Attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions are mandatory. Training Schedule Training sessions will be held twice weekly, beginning promptly at 5:00 PM. Specific training days will be Tuesday and Thursday for an 8-week program.

Compensation During Training Training Wage:

$9.00 per hour

Total Training Compensation:

$432.00 (48 hours × $9.00/hour) Candidates are paid hourly for all approved training hours completed. Post Training Employment Opportunity Upon successful completion of the training program and demonstration of required skills, candidates will be offered:

Employment Status:

Full time

Starting Pay Rate:

$17.00 per hour

Shift Assignment:

o 1st Shift or 2nd Shift (Assigned based on operational needs and candidate availability) Employment is contingent upon meeting company performance, attendance, and conduct standards. Safety & Dress Code Requirements For the safety of all employees, the following requirements apply at every training session:

Required:

Steel toe footwear

Required:

Safety glasses

Prohibited:

Shorts Failure to comply with safety or dress code requirements may result in removal from a training session or dismissal from the program. Training Content Overview Weeks 1-2 Company orientation Safety policies and procedures Introduction to job fundamentals Weeks 3-5 Hands on skills development Equipment and process training Instructor guided practice Weeks 6-7 Advanced skill application Productivity and quality expectations Increasing independence Week 8 Final evaluation Skills assessment Employment offer discussion Completion Requirements To successfully complete the program, candidates must: Attend all scheduled training sessions Follow all safety rules and company policies Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and required skill competency The USA Dutch Credo At USA Dutch, our work is guided by a shared set of values. The following Credo outlines the principles all employees are expected to uphold: Our Credo We are dedicated to serving our customers. Our success is achieved by meeting customer needs through outstanding products, efficient practices, fair dealings, and heartfelt, enthusiastic service from every employee. We conduct ourselves with integrity. We are ethical, honest, reliable, and true to our word. When we fall short, we take responsibility, make amends, and recommit to our principles. We take pride in everything we do. We strive for excellence, take responsibility for our work, and seek daily satisfaction in a job well done—while remaining humble and open to growth. We are respectful of others. We treat customers, vendors, and coworkers with respect, courtesy, professionalism, and genuine concern for their success and well being. We believe in working together. We believe in a positive mindset. We believe in the power of relationships. These values drive collaboration, trust, and long term success for individuals and the company as a whole. About USA Dutch Inc USA Dutch is an

ISO 9001

certified sheet metal fabricator that also offers CNC machining. Our core customers are small to mid-size manufacturers located in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our culture is what drives our success. In fact, so much so that the company purpose is "Using our values to fabricate a better world." These values encourage us to dedicate ourselves to the success of our customers—both as companies and as individuals. Key features of our approach include reliable performance, flexibility, extensive communication, and an engaged workforce that cares about doing a great job. We like to sum it all up as the USA Dutch Personal Touch. USA Dutch approaches our employees the same way. We reward our employees by offering monthly bonuses based on customer-oriented metrics and an annual bonus based on company financial performance.