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Topcon Solutions design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow. They are seeking a Service Technician to join their team. The Service Technician will provide product bench analysis/diagnosis, repairs, and calibrations in support of Sales efforts. Expected Base Pay Range: $23.50 to $30.00 Hourly. They offer a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits. They also offer time off for employees to recharge. Employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.

• Core Job Duties
  • Troubleshooting/repairing/calibration of products.
  • Proper documentation of repairs.
  • Customer interaction regarding repairs.
  • Install/set up new equipment.
  • Support Sales.
  • Provide basic customer service via phone/in-person.
  • Assists in Warehouse as needed.
• Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Small Electrical repair and diagnostics exp.
  • Ability to read and interpret parts manuals.
  • Working knowledge of basic test equipment, meters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, etc.
  • General working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Good mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills

Loaves and Fishes is seeking a Bi-Lingual Client Services Coordinator to join their team. The Program Coordinator is the first point of contact for clients, volunteers, donors, and visitors. This role manages front desk operations, provides exceptional customer service, supports client intake and referrals, and ensures smooth communication across departments. The Program Coordinator also trains and supervises front desk volunteers and maintains accurate records and resource materials to support agency programs. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
Key Responsibilities:

• Client & Visitor Services
  • Greet and assist clients and visitors; answer questions, calls, voicemails, and emails in a timely, courteous manner.
  • Schedule CARES programs appointments and manage daily appointment check-ins
  • Share accurate information about programs, services and eligibility.
  • Train, supervise, and support front desk volunteers to ensure consistent and welcoming service.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and client-friendly reception area; follow agency procedures for building access and emergencies.
• Program & Administrative Support
  • Maintain updated flyers, forms and other client-facing materials (print and digital) across the reception and waiting areas.
  • Monitor and restock front desk and registration area supplies; notify supervisor when items need replenishment.
  • Collect, file, and organize food program proxy forms and client documents accurately.
  • Provide administrative support for CARES programs which includes intake, gathering documentation, payment coordination and client follow-up as needed.
• Referral & Data Management
  • Manage referrals through closed-loop referral systems and follow up to ensure service connections.
  • Review and reconcile food program logs and administrative sheets with client database for accurate outcome reporting.

The Nutrition Specialist will build on Loaves & Fishes’ commitment to healthy food by advancing a pantry-to-plate approach that pairs nutritious food access with practical, culturally relevant support for families and strengthens nutrition education across our regional network.
This role is ideal for a creative, collaborative nutrition professional who is energized by both direct client impact and the opportunity to build practical tools and partnerships.
Working closely with the Food Procurement Manager and program staff, this position will help strengthen how healthy food is sourced, promoted, and distributed across Loaves & Fishes and our partner network, and how clients can prepare meals and enjoy the foods they receive from their local
food pantry. This position reports to the Executive Vice President – Operations.
Compensation – Commensurate with skills and experience, starting at $75,000; comprehensive benefits package is offered. Schedule – Full-time role with an in-office schedule as the standard. They offer a hybrid option of one remote day per week, with flexibility based on organizational needs.
Responsibilities:

• Client Nutrition Education
  • Design and deliver practical, culturally relevant nutrition education for clients and families through in-person and virtual formats that are engaging, accessible, and easy to use in everyday life.
  • Develop recipes, meal ideas, and practical pantry-to-plate tools, including in-person and virtual resources, demonstrations, and healthy food marketing materials, that help families make the most of the food they receive.
  • Support a pantry-to-plate approach that turns healthy food access into real meals and greater confidence at home.
• Healthy Food Strategy
  • Help strengthen nutrition standards and healthy food strategies across Loaves & Fishes food distributions.
  • Identify opportunities to expand access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods.
  • Support efforts that connect healthy food access with stronger health and stability for families.
• Partner Tools, Training & Support
  • Create toolkits, templates, and easy-to-use nutrition resources for collaborating organizations.
  • Provide training and practical support to help partners strengthen nutrition education and healthy food access.
  • Help share ideas, tools, and practices that can be used in the regional network.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Food Procurement Manager to align sourcing with nutrition goals.
  • Collaborate with food distribution, CARES, and other internal teams to support strong program implementation.
  • Contribute to regional efforts that strengthen healthy food access and shared learning across partner organizations.
• Evaluation & Reporting
  • Track participation, activities, and outcomes related to nutrition education and partner training.
  • Support grant reporting and program measurement.

Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for a 20 – 25 hour per week Cashier who provides a combination of customer service at the Civic Center front counter, including processing payments, responding to inquiries, and accounts receivable/collection functions. The successful candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, be proficient in Excel, and be able to organize work, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction. The full salary range for this position is $24.70 – $33.96 per hour, with a starting salary up to $29.64. This position, if scheduled 1,000 hours annually, qualifies for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and the plan’s voluntary benefits, including supplemental life insurance (NCPERS) and Voluntary Additional Contributions (an after-tax savings vehicle). Additionally offered is Village life insurance with $20,000 in coverage. A part-time employee is entitled to paid leave at 0.025 hours for every one (1) hour worked during each pay period.
Major Duties and Functions:

• Processes all payments to the Village.
• Provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers.
• Performs accounts receivable duties for quarterly parking and other miscellaneous receivables.
• Maintains database for accounts receivable customer records.
• Runs and analyzes monthly accounts receivable aging reports.
• Performs collection procedures to follow up on past due invoices.
• Provides notary public and voter registration services.

The Village of Downers Grove is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to support the Human Resources Director in overseeing the implementation of the Human Resources Department’s functions, including, but not limited to, selection and staffing, HR information system management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee assistance. The role also strategizes other initiatives warranted by the Village’s Long Range Plan. A successful candidate will be able to pay close attention to detail while prioritizing multiple tasks in a changing environment without losing productivity or quality of work. The full salary range for the exempt position is $96,772 – $133,061, with a maximum starting salary of $116,126, depending on qualifications. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Major Duties and Functions:

• Assists the HR Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Administers the Village’s health and voluntary benefit programs. Educates eligible members on benefit options. Partners with the health insurance broker to implement wellness program initiatives, appeal denied claims, and ensure benefit compliance. Responsible for auditing monthly insurance billing and invoicing employees on leave.
• Manages, maintains, and processes HR information system (HRIS) data related to benefits administration, recruitment, and personnel changes.
• Collaborates with department managers to execute the recruitment cycle: prerecruitment planning, sourcing, applicant evaluation, interview, selection recommendations, and hiring. Develops recruitment strategies to expand and attract the Village’s applicant pool.
• Partners with the Human Resources Director to arrange training opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with changing federal, state, and local laws or regulations. Submits necessary reporting.
• Assists the Director in providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Helps in conducting investigations into employee complaints and recommends appropriate actions for resolution.
• Serves in the absence of the Human Resources Director, which includes acting as a staff liaison to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

ACME Industries is seeking experienced Okuma 5-axis Machinists to operate their CNC machines utilizing the OSP-P300 CNC Control. You will be operating machines for valuable castings/forgings to manufacture them into quality parts for customers. Typical 1st shift hours are 6:00 am-4:30 pm and 2nd shift hours are 4:20 pm-2:50 am Monday – Friday. Availability for overtime, including weekends and during peak production times, is a plus. This position offers a hire-on-bonus. Hourly Pay Range: $27.00-$29.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Follow written instructions and read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Performs a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exact tolerances and finish specifications.
• Able to perform simple set-ups of many jobs. May operate more than one machine.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications with precision gauges.
• Read and react accordingly to Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) reports.
• Complete problem-solving activities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

ACME Industries is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to Lead CNC machining operations in thier precision metals manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for supervising daily production activities, supporting and developing the operator team, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have strong machining knowledge, a passion for leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Hourly Pay Range: $31.00-$37.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Supervise and coordinate daily CNC machining operations to ensure production targets are met as directed by the Production Manager.
• Communicate job priorities and work instructions clearly to machine operators; verify completion and troubleshoot issues.
• Support operators in machine setup, changeovers, and problem-solving as needed.
• Monitor process adherence and enforce safety, quality, and production standards.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and training of new employees; promote cross-training to increase flexibility.
• Provide daily coaching, feedback, and mentorship to team members; manage performance and administer discipline as needed.
• Foster a positive team culture through active employee engagement and conflict resolution.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement efforts, document improvement ideas and results.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to production inefficiencies or non-conformance.
• Support hiring by participating in interviews and candidate evaluations.
• Monitor attendance and enforce timekeeping compliance.
• Manage overtime and labor resources to meet production demands efficiently.
• Ensure accurate labor reporting and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Perform or support basic machine setups when required.

ACME Industries is seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Technician III to join their 2nd shift team to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC equipment. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 4:20 pm – 2:50 am. Must be available for overtime including weekends and during peak production times shifts may be extended. Hourly Pay Range: $33.00-$40.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Perform scheduled maintenance of production equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of CNC production equipment during production.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make machine adjustments.
• Disassemble and assemble machines and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

ACME Industries is seeking experienced CNC Milling Machinists to operate different CNC milling machines in their shop utilizing FANUC operating systems. You will be operating machines for valuable castings/forgings to manufacture them into quality parts for customers. Typical 2nd shift hours are 4:20 pm-2:50 am Monday – Friday. Must be available for overtime including weekends and during peak production times. This position offers a hire-on-bonus. Hourly Pay Range: $26.00-$32.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Follow written instructions and read and apply blueprint specifications.
• Performs a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exact tolerances and finishing specifications.
• Able to perform simple set-ups of many jobs. May operate more than one machine.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

ACME Industries is seeking experienced CNC Turning Machinists for the 2nd shift to operate different CNC turning/lathe machines in their shop utilizing FANUC operating systems. VTL (Vertical Turning Lathes) experience is preferred. You will be operating machines for valuable castings/forgings to manufacture them into quality parts for customers. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 4:20 pm to 2:50 am. Must be available for overtime including weekends and during peak production times. This position offers a hire-on-bonus. Hourly Pay Range: $26.00-$32.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Follow written instructions and read and apply blueprint specifications.
• Performs a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exact tolerances and finishing specifications.
• Able to perform simple set-ups of many jobs. May operate more than one machine.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

ACME Industries is seeking machining finishers to join their team. They have 2nd shift openings. Typical 2nd shift hours are Monday through Friday 4:20 pm-2:50 am. In this position, you will be performing a variety of part-finishing operations such as deburring, polishing, assembling, and testing finished goods as an integral part of the team. This position has planned/expected career growth and advancement into machinist positions for qualified applicants. Acme offers some scheduling flexibility, but candidates are expected to work overtime, including weekends during peak production times. Hourly Pay Range: $19.00-$21.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job duties:

• Follow written instructions.
• Perform a variety of operations to remove burrs/sharp edges.
• Clean machined surfaces on parts.
• Polish, grind, or buff production parts.
• Package parts according to customers’ needs on skids or in boxes.
• Perform final assembly, leak test, and touch-up paint.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Acme is seeking a high-potential CNC Programmer who wants to develop into a technical expert in complex machining. This is not a repetitive production programming role – it is a structured development opportunity for someone capable of solving difficult machining challenges under the mentorship of senior manufacturing leadership. You will work on advanced components requiring multi-axis machining, tight tolerances, and thoughtful machining strategy while building mastery in 5-axis and turn/mill applications. The role combines hands-on exposure to machines with meaningful ownership of real production parts. Success in this role means growing into a go-to technical resource through curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job Duties:

• CAM Programming & Machining Strategy
  • Develop and refine CNC programs using TopSolid for 3-axis, 4-axis, and introductory simultaneous 5-axis machining
  • Support programming of mill-turn / turn-mill platforms, including live tooling and secondary spindle operations
  • Apply proper tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and cutting strategies (with guidance as needed)
  • Verify programs through simulation and support machine prove-outs
• Process Development & Troubleshooting
  • Support new part introduction from print review through first article approval
  • Participate in machine prove-outs and document process learnings
  • Troubleshoot common machining challenges such as chatter, tool wear, surface finish issues, and dimensional variation
  • Help establish stable setup sheets, tool lists, and repeatable process documentation
• Production Support
  • Work directly with machinists during setup and early production runs
  • Improve program clarity and operator usability
  • Convert tribal knowledge into standardized process documentation
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time and minimize manual operator adjustments
  • Build standardized programming methods and reusable templates
  • Progress toward independent process ownership

ACME Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. The right person will lead internal quality assurance activities for assigned customers to achieve customer PPM expectations, Acme’s internal quality goals and provide QA support for NPI projects. Ensure compliance with customer requirements and Acme’s ISO9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Contribute to continuous improvement activities by utilizing QA capabilities and product inspection data. QA scope includes internal processes, production routing, supplier services and raw material suppliers’ products. Salary Range is $95,000-$115,000. Final compensation depends on experience and qualifications. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job Duties:

• Metrology & Inspection Systems
  • Develop and optimize measurement methods using CMM, surface finish testers, and other precision instruments.
  • Ensure gaging conforms to ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Advanced Quality Planning
  • Develop FMEAs, control plans, PPAP documentation, and process flow diagrams for new and existing products.
  • Support APQP activities to ensure robust process controls from prototype through production.
• Quality System Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Prepare for and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Process Improvement
  • Use root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions.
  • Partner with production and engineering to implement process controls that reduce variation and improve capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Customer & Supplier Interface
  • Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, corrective actions, and quality plans.
  • Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits and incoming inspection improvements.

ACME Industries is seeking a detail-oriented professional to take on a key role in performing complex shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities for aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ERP systems and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring proper documentation, packaging, and on-time delivery in full compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards. This is a 1st shift position with the hours being 7 am- 5:30 pm. Hourly Pay Range: $25.00-$29.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. They offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance; FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment; 401k with company match; Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; Employee assistance program; Tuition assistance; Gain sharing bonuses; Clean, and safe manufacturing facility; Weekly paychecks; 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).
Job Duties:

• Manufacturing Support
  • Move required materials to work centers
  • Retrieve and store fixtures
  • Empty scrap hoppers
  • Daily duties as they apply to housekeeping and/or 5S
• Shipping Operations
  • Load vans and flatbed
  • Prepare and package shipments per customer specifications.
  • Generate bills of lading
  • Schedule pickups and manage freight arrangements to meet customer deadlines.
• Receiving Operations
  • Unload vans and flatbeds
  • Inspect and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage.
  • Process receipts in ERP system, tagging materials and routing to appropriate storage or production areas.
  • Coordinate with Quality Control for receiving inspection and documentation.
• Inventory Management
  • Maintain accurate stock records using ERP/MRP systems (Made2Manage).
  • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and root cause investigations for variances.
  • Stage and issue materials to production per work orders and priority schedules.