This two-part event offers a special way for local job seekers to connect with local employers.
9am Career Conversation Panel Discussion (Registration required)
The panel discussion typically fills to capacity, so register early!
The first part of this event, the Career Conversation, will feature local hiring specialists from five local employers: DuPage County, Eaton, NOW Foods, Abrasive Form, and Edward Don. The panel will speak about their hiring processes, offering their best dos, don'ts, and other advice for applicants. Seating is limited and you must register to attend this portion of the event. Attendees of the panel discussion will have early access to the Hiring Event, before it opens to the general public.
No registration is required for the Hiring Event. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Hiring Specialists on a first come, first served basis.
The second part of this event, the Hiring Event, does not require registration for entry. During this portion, attendees will have the opportunity to meet briefly with representatives from each of the five Career Conversation employers. This is a great opportunity to meet Hiring Specialists face-to-face and to learn more about company culture, open roles, and hiring processes.
Attendees: be sure to bring multiple copies of your printed resumes!
Career Conversation & Hiring Event
May 8, 2024
This two-part event offers a special way for local job seekers to connect with local employers.
9am Career Conversation Panel Discussion (Registration required)
The panel discussion typically fills to capacity, so register early!
The first part of this event, the Career Conversation, will feature local hiring specialists from five local employers: DuPage County, Eaton, NOW Foods, Abrasive Form, and Edward Don. The panel will speak about their hiring processes, offering their best dos, don'ts, and other advice for applicants. Seating is limited and you must register to attend this portion of the event. Attendees of the panel discussion will have early access to the Hiring Event, before it opens to the general public.
No registration is required for the Hiring Event. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Hiring Specialists on a first come, first served basis.
The second part of this event, the Hiring Event, does not require registration for entry. During this portion, attendees will have the opportunity to meet briefly with representatives from each of the five Career Conversation employers. This is a great opportunity to meet Hiring Specialists face-to-face and to learn more about company culture, open roles, and hiring processes.
Attendees: be sure to bring multiple copies of your printed resumes!
Looking for insider information on jobs?
Join us May 8th for our Career Conversation & Hiring Event.
Featuring hiring specialists from:
DISCOVER:
• What skills are most in-demand right now
• Important Interviewing do’s and don’ts
• How to modify your job search if you’re not receiving responses
• Insights into open roles at the participating employers
Looking for insider information on jobs?
Join us May 8th for our Career Conversation & Hiring Event.
Featuring hiring specialists from:
DISCOVER:
• What skills are most in-demand right now
• Important Interviewing do’s and don’ts
• How to modify your job search if you’re not receiving responses
• Insights into open roles at the participating employers
Meet the Panelists
Amber Bloomquist
Director of Human Resources
Abrasive Form
Tina Smith
HR Recruiter
NOW Foods
Samantha Tinter
Human Resources Generalist BP, Mobility Group
Eaton
HR Staff
DuPage County
Carla Brown
Sr. HR Generalist
Edward Don
Explore Possible Job Opportunities
(Please note jobs are subject to change. Join us for the event to discover
the most up-to-date employment opportunities.)
Abrasive Form
Maintenance Technicians
CNC Machine Operators
EDM Operators
Quality Engineer
Customer Account Representative
2nd Shift Operations Supervisor
NOW Foods
Maintenance Mechanics
Compliance Specialist
EDM Operators
Material Handlers
Production Operators
Eaton
Coming soon!
DuPage County
Project Engineer
RNs
Accountant
Civil Engineer
Wetland Specialist
Wastewater Facilities Operator
Edward Don
Senior Accountant
Managing Director, Purchasing
A/P Researcher
Customer Service Representative
Assistant Project Manager
Sales Support Supervisor
Category Specialist
Multi-Unit Coordinator
Credit Representative 2
Get the scoop directly from employers and stand out from the competition.
At this two-part event, you’ll gain insight into what employers are looking for, hear valuable job search tips, and get face time with hiring managers.
Peek Inside: At this location, we offer our customers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, from CNC machining all the way to complete product assembly and fulfillment.
Fun fact about our company: a robot works right alongside our machinists to produce parts with quality and efficiency!
You would like to work at our company if
you are interested in the wide range of evolving technologies, processes and creativity that go into the world of modern manufacturing.
In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.
CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into
Master Machinist
Machining Business Manager
Owner of your own machining business
In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.
Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into
lead operator
supervisor
manufacturing manager
FEATURED ORGANIZATION:
Company Name: The Jel Sert Company
DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL
Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season
Peek Inside
The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.
Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.
You would like to work at our company because
We are committed to attracting the best talent and developing our employees to exceed their potential. Our employees take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to contribute their ideas, skills, experience, and passion. We reward and value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity.
In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.
All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.
TECHNICIAN
From this position, you could grow into
