Do you like helping people with their technology needs?
Then a career in Information Technology could be for you.
Growing demand for new digital services and data management is driving job growth in the IT field in DuPage County. As businesses continue to adopt and integrate new technologies to increase efficiency and secure their data and networks, they are consistently looking for highly trained professionals.
There are many job specializations and opportunities within the IT field. Whether you are interested in customer service, management, software development, or computer support, you can choose from a variety of interesting and challenging careers to explore.
In-Demand Jobs
We have identified 8 high-demand jobs with available training programs in the IT field.
We are passionate about what technology can do for our customers. If you share in the commitment to always be leading in the technology industry within a top workplace environment, then we would like to have you on our team.
In the next year, we expect to hire 5-10 Customer Service Representatives
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent education
We pay a $32,000 annual salary to starting Customer Service Representatives and $40,000 to experienced employees
Our best Associate Wireless Engineers have: excellent customer relations skills, strong typing ability, and good organizational skills.
Customer Service Representative From this position, you could pursue a career as a
NOC Analyst
Support Analyst
In the next year, we expect to hire 10-15 Associate Wireless Engineers
To get that job, you typically need an Associate Degree in a computer related field and a CCNA certification
We pay around $16/hr to beginner Associate Wireless Engineers and around $25/hr to experienced employees
Our best Associate Wireless Engineers have: excellent customer relationship skills, a willing and eagerness to learn and a "can-do" attitude.
Associate Wireless Engineer From this position, you could pursue a career as a
Lead Wireless Engineer
Support Analyst
Project Manager
In the next year, we expect to hire 10 Data Center Engineers
To get that job, you typically need a Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field and/or certifications
We pay $70,000 to starting Data Center Engineers and $120,000 to those with experience
Data Center Engineer From this position, you could pursue a career as a
Senior Support Engineer
Team Lead
Since 1982, Sentinel Technologies has been recognized as a premier business technology services provider dedicated to delivering the highest quality IT solutions, customer service and support.
Location: 2550 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
# of employees: 300
Fun fact: We have been ranked as a Top Workplace for the past 7 years by the Chicago Tribune and this year we are ranked as #7.
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