Hands-On Experience Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Servitas Management Group, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

During performance of duties, documents and reports items to Management requiring repair or any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility or students,…

Field Service Technician (Injection Molding)

Company: Accelera

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

Valid passport and driver's license with a clean driving record. Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills; ability to read schematics.

Metal Stamping Press Operator/Die Setter

Company: Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted May 24, 2025

Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometer or other measuring instruments to verify workmanship standards.

Project Manager

Company: Keller North America, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 24, 2025

Assembles proposals which includes performing risk assessment, evaluating opportunities to increase profit, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site…

Data Scientist 1

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…

Security & Safety Officer - Evening Shift

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Berwyn, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

General - Valid Illinois driver's license. Specify Degree(s): Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Admin, Fire Services or related field.

Machine Operator | 3rd Shift

Company: Verstela

Location: Northlake, IL

Posted May 24, 2025

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot issues, and assist in basic repairs to minimize downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Hands‑On Experience roles by seniority?
Entry‑level technicians earn $50k‑$65k annually, mid‑level specialists earn $65k‑$90k, and senior or lead technicians and maintenance managers can command $90k‑$130k plus performance bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valuable in Hands‑On Experience positions?
Core skills include CNC programming (G‑code), PLC ladder logic, ROS for robotics, sensor data analytics, and preventive maintenance. Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, Six Sigma GB, Certified Welding Inspector, NDT, and Certified Lab Technician are highly sought after.
Can Hands‑On Experience roles be performed remotely, and if so, which ones?
Purely field roles (CNC machinist, robotics technician, maintenance supervisor) require on‑site presence, but design‑support, simulation, and technical‑training positions can be remote or hybrid, often using remote monitoring tools like SCADA dashboards.
What career progression paths exist for Hands‑On Experience professionals?
Typical ladders move from Junior Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician/Field Engineer → Maintenance Supervisor → Plant Operations Manager. Advanced certifications and cross‑functional training can open doors to process engineering or industrial‑automation consulting.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Hands‑On Experience jobs?
Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, IoT sensor networks, digital twins, and predictive‑maintenance analytics are increasing demand for technicians who can integrate software and hardware, while automation is pushing roles toward hybrid skills in data analysis and machine‑learning model tuning.

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