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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-5837 size-medium" src="https://worknetdupage.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/machine-shop-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /> <ul class="stats"> <li class="vbox centered">In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists</li> <li class="vbox centered">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.</li> <li class="vbox centered">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. </li> </ul> <div class="vbox centered"> <div class="tree"> <ul> <li> CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into <ul> <li>Master Machinist</li> <li>Machining Business Manager</li> <li>Owner of your own machining business</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div>

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-5835 size-full" src="https://worknetdupage.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/download.jpeg" alt="" width="275" height="183" /> <ul class="stats"> <li class="vbox centered">In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators</li> <li class="vbox centered">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.</li> <li class="vbox centered">Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day. </li> </ul> <div class="vbox centered"> <div class="tree"> <ul> <li>Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into <ul> <li>lead operator</li> <li>supervisor</li> <li>manufacturing manager</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div>

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DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL

Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season

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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.

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