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Common Hiring Application
One application connects you to multiple manufacturing employers across McHenry County, from entry-level positions to skilled trades and technical roles.
Common Hiring Application
The Common Hiring Application (CHA) makes it easier to connect with manufacturing employers throughout McHenry County.
Instead of applying to companies one at a time, complete one application and your information will be shared with participating local manufacturers looking for people like you.
Whether you're searching for your first job, a new career, part-time work, or your next professional opportunity, the CHA gives local manufacturers the chance to find you.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
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COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION
WE SHARE IT WITH
OUR MANUFACTURERS
EMPLOYERS CONTACT YOU
Tell us about yourself, your experience, interests, and what you're looking for.
Your application is distributed to participating manufacturing employers.
If a company has an opportunity, they'll reach out to you directly.
ANYONE CAN APPLY
Students, career changers, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and everyone in between.
If you're interested in exploring manufacturing, we encourage you to apply!
HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS
RECENT GRADUATES
CAREER CHANGERS
SKILLED WORKERS
ANYONE INTERESTED IN MANUFACTURING
THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU IN MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing is more than you think. It takes a team of talented people in many different roles working together to design, build, deliver, and support the products we all use everyday.
SKILLED TRADES
Machining • Welding • Fabrication • Assembly • Maintenance
ACCOUNTING
Accounting • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Financial Analysis • Administration
ENGINEERING
Mechanical • Manufacturing • Design • Process • Automation
SALES
Sales • Estimating • Account Management • Customer Service
QUALITY
Quality Assurance • Metrology • Compliance • Continuous Improvement
SUPPLY CHAIN
Purchasing • Procurement • Inventory • Scheduling • Vendor Management
IT
IT Support • Systems • Cybersecurity • Networking • Software
LOGISTICS
Shipping • Receiving • Warehousing • Material Handling • Transportation
HUMAN RESOURCES
Recruiting • Training • Benefits • Employee Relations • Safety
MANAGEMENT
Production Management • Project Management • Supervision • Leadership
MARKETIING
Marketing • Graphic Design • Social Media • Branding • Communications
AND MORE
Every company is different and so are the careers that keep them running.