Night Shift Jobs in Chicago, IL

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CNC Lathe Setup and Operator 1ST & 2ND Shift

Company: Tool & Die Shop

Location: Bensenville, IL

Posted Jan 06, 2021

Mastercam programming experience a plus. Set up and operate jobs CNC lathe (Okuma machines). Produce Wide range of types, quantities and sizes of parts with…

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CNC Lathe Machinist

Company: Gerhard Designing & Manufacturing, Inc

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Jun 22, 2021

Must have a keen eye for detail and a high mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will be capable of programming and operating lathes for various types of…

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High School Math Teacher

Company: Catalyst Schools

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 03, 2018

Valid Illinois teaching license through ISBE. Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.

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Chef

Company: Kappy's Restaraunt

Location: Morton Grove, IL

Posted Sep 20, 2021

Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, and guests. Menu oversight including maintaining current standards but also…

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Ward Position

Company: Veterinary Specialty Center

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Posted Mar 03, 2017

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Customer Service Representative

Company: South Loop Animal Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 22, 2021

Filing, data entry and processing of patient files. Answering phones and scheduling appointments. Greeting all clients and visitors to the hospital.

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Countertop Install Tech (Granite & Stone)

Company: Select Surfaces

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Apr 13, 2021

Installation Techs* deliver and install finished stone countertops to homes and project sites. High-stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment.

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HVAC Service Technician

Company: IBBOTSON HEATING COMPANY

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted Jun 01, 2021

Clean and valid driver’s license. Must live 30 minutes or less driving distance from our shop. Proper tools(hand/meter) to make HVAC diagnosis and repairs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for night shift tech roles by seniority?
Entry‑level night shift DevOps or NOC technicians earn between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, mid‑level professionals earn $90,000 to $120,000, and senior engineers or managers typically see $120,000 to $160,000, depending on geographic location and industry specialization.
Which skills and certifications are most valuable for night shift positions?
Key skills include proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes for automation, along with strong incident‑response practices using PagerDuty or Opsgenie. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, and Linux Foundation Certified Engineer are highly sought after for night shift roles that demand rapid problem resolution.
Can night shift tech jobs be remote, and how is on‑call coverage handled?
Many night shift positions allow remote work, but they require on‑call or virtual shift coverage. Employers often use tools like SolarWinds or Splunk for remote monitoring and schedule meetings through Teams or Slack to coordinate hand‑offs, ensuring continuous service without a physical presence.
What career progression paths exist for night shift tech professionals?
Typical trajectories move from NOC Technician to Incident Response Analyst, then to Cloud Operations Engineer, and eventually to roles such as Site Reliability Engineer or Technical Lead. Continuous learning in automation and cloud architecture opens doors to higher management positions overseeing 24/7 service delivery.
What industry trends are shaping the future of night shift tech roles?
Automation and AI‑driven incident response are reducing manual monitoring workload, while shift‑scheduling software improves workforce planning. The rise of edge computing and global SaaS platforms is creating new night shift roles that focus on real‑time data pipelines and distributed infrastructure maintenance.

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