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Illinois is considered to be a trendsetter both in social and cultural trends, and is seen as encapsulating the heart of the entire U.S. The state encompasses thriving urban centers like Chicago, as well as scenic natural vistas in its rural towns, offering something for everyone.

The Top Industries for Veterans in Illinois

Illinois holds sway in finance, education, and especially manufacturing. Nearly one-half of the state's 5.6 million workers are professionals, skilled technicians, craftspeople or machine operators, all careers that are ideal for veterans and transitioning service members.

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Inside Partner Sales Representative
Company: Object First
Job Ref: # 9988853
Date Posted: 6/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Remote, IL

Salary: $58,500 - $65,000

Job Description

Inside Partner Sales Representative

LOCATION: Candidates must be located in the Central or Eastern Time Zone

Object First, now an independent business unit of Veeam, builds secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, engineered with Absolute Immutability to deliver true ransomware-proof protection. Our Zero Access architecture ensures no one can alter or delete backup data, providing cyber resilience by design. We are a fast-growing team driven by innovation, clarity, and meaningful impact.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact by working with meaningful, high-performance technology? You’ll join a fast-growing, innovation-driven team where clarity, ownership, and collaboration truly matter.

Object First is seeking an Inside Partner Sales Representative (IPSR) to join our team. As the Inside Partner Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth within a two-tier partner model across our Eastern US territory.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be located in the Eastern or Central U.S. time zones, as this role supports partners and customers across the Eastern half of the United States.

What you’ll do:

Focus on building strong partner relationships, driving pipeline growth, and delivering partner enablement to help partners succeed.
Identify and develop partner sales opportunities with partners across the East Territory.
Grow the number of partner reps actively promoting Object First solutions.
Drive partner enablement initiatives by delivering training, resources, and product updates to partner sales and technical teams.
Provide sales support: demos, deal registration, quotes, and follow-up.
Maintain accurate records in CRM to keep the sales cycle moving.
Partner closely with field Channel Managers on executing the Object First strategy and align with the team to promote growth.
Develop and execute partner prospecting campaigns to recruit, activate, and re-engage partners across the East Territory, generating partner-sourced pipeline and opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

2+ years of inside sales experience, ideally in a two-tier partner model.
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
Skilled at setting measurable goals and driving partner engagement and productivity.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
High-energy, adaptable, and self-motivated.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Object First

High-growth global IT company
Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision from day one, 401(k))
Paid annual leave & unlimited flexible PTO
Flexible, remote-friendly work setup
Modern equipment provided
Growth and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy

Object First is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our teams and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Object First’s privacy practices. All candidate information will be treated with strict confidentiality throughout the process.

Make an Impact with Us

If you’re looking to make a real impact and grow alongside a company that builds secure, simple, and powerful technology, Object First is the place for you. Join us and take your career to the next level.

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Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6397331
Date Posted: 6/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: St. Charles, IL
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $33 - $40

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and facility upkeep in a manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical skills and experience working on industrial equipment, pumps, motors, piping systems, and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Diagnose equipment failures and replace or repair defective components
Maintain rotating equipment, pumps, valves, ventilation systems, and facility equipment
Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders
Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance tasks
Use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment
Coordinate and support outside contractors working onsite
Complete maintenance documentation, PM records, and purchase requisitions
Assist with plant security, safety audits, inspections, and housekeeping activities
Operate powered industrial equipment and floor-cleaning equipment as required
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of:
- Pumps
- Valves
- Rotating equipment
- Ventilation systems
- Mechanical systems
Ability to read:
- Blueprints
- Equipment manuals
- Technical drawings
Experience with:
- Pipe fitting
- Electrical wiring
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
General facility maintenance experience
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ideal Backgrounds

Military maintenance technicians
Industrial maintenance mechanics
Millwrights
Plant maintenance technicians
Power generation maintenance personnel
Manufacturing equipment mechanics
Chemical plant maintenance technicians
Heavy industrial maintenance professionals

Military specialties that often align well include:

Navy Machinist's Mate
Navy Engineman
Navy Electrician's Mate
Army Utilities Equipment Repairer
Army Allied Trades Specialist
Air Force HVAC/R or Mechanical Systems
Marine Corps Utilities and Maintenance personnel

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

Straight day shift schedule
Consistent Monday–Friday hours
Strong overtime potential
Diverse maintenance responsibilities with both equipment and facility systems
Stable manufacturing environment
Excellent benefits package and retirement program
Opportunity to utilize broad mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills

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Technical Sales Representative
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1439468
Date Posted: 5/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Job Description

Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers.
Developing a key sales prospect list, establishing relationships, and selling new customers.
Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory.
Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 - 10 accounts within your area.
Installing and programming chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers' washing equipment.
Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory.
Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition.
Operating within the assigned expense budget.
Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable.
Eliminating rush orders of products.
Submitting all reports in a timely manner.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years' industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software.
Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.

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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9716512
Date Posted: 4/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Data Centers
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Description

Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years' experience in servicing critical power equipment
Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years' experience.
Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
Military Preferred

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Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1054834
Date Posted: 4/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Remote, IL
Category: Industrial
Salary: $30 - $45

Job Description

Installing and commissioning machinery at customer locations
Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and possibly PLC-related issues
Performing preventative maintenance and repairs
Training customers on machine operation

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Strong mechanical and/or electrical experience
Experience working on industrial machinery, CNC equipment, or similar systems
Prior field service or hands-on maintenance experience
Military backgrounds (mechanical, avionics, maintenance, etc.) could translate well

Travel:

Traveling to client sites as needed, 100% TRAVEL
Remote must live near an airport but ideally near Chicago or CT headquarters
Overtime for travel and per diem included
Will need to get a passport.

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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6522193
Date Posted: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Medical
Salary: $38 - $42

Job Description

Travel: Expect travel up to 75% within the southwest region and USA as needed. Air travel and hotel related expenses covered. Company vehicle and expense account provided.

Position Description:

Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing automated instruments and systems used in the practice of histology, cytology and hematology. Domestic and international travel for field service and some installations approximately 75% of the time. Conducts testing, evaluation, inspection, and training on Company products.

Technical Repair Activities:

Repairs company medical instruments to manufacturer's specifications. Before repair, decontaminates and cleans biohazards from medical instruments. Performs electrical safety tests on instruments.
Provides technical advice to Field Service Technicians, BMET's and Customer/Product Support Department to troubleshoot and repair companys' instruments. The technical advice is related to electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, chemical, refrigeration and fluid hydraulics areas. This "Help Desk" guidance may be by phone, fax, computer, in writing or in person.
Travels and performs field service repairs on company instruments to minimize customer downtime.
Evaluates repair procedures and service manuals for future revisions.
Performs quality inspection of medical instruments.

Training Activities:

Performs Training of Field Service Technicians, IRVs (Independent Repair Vendors), BMETS, SFA/SFE Service Technicians and Engineers and other personnel as assigned by management, on how to: install, decontaminate, repair and test company instruments. Training may be at off-site locations.
Participates in the development and revising of Instrumentation Service Manuals

Information Management & Reporting Activities:

Documents service reports and technical advice to comply with FDA requirements.
Composes Service Bulletins for distribution to IRV's, Distributors and other Sakura entities.
Coordinates product improvement and failures to Manufacturing and Product Development Departments.
Conducts analysis of service failures from the field and compiles comprehensive reports.
Plans, coordinates, and prepares technical reports as required.
Attends and participates in group meetings, task force groups, etc., as needed.

Quality/Business Systems Activities:

Ensures standards for ISO 13485 certification are met.
Recommends measures to improve instrument quality and performance.

Other Skills:

Ensures that all Service Department areas are in a safe, orderly, clean, and functional condition.
Suggests improvement in departmental work processes and procedures.
Attends technical meetings and seminars when requested by Manager.
Maintains good communications both inside and outside of the Company.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:

Bio-med industry experienced FSE candidate - must have 3+ years of industry experience within the healthcare industry

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Senior Reactor Operator
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3053330
Date Posted: 3/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Braceville, IL
Category: Energy

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to train and prepare to perform the duties of an Operations Shift Supervisor who holds a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License. Upon completion of training the candidate will be fully licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to supervise the licensed activities of licensed reactor operators in the reactor control room. They will also be trained to directly supervise bargaining unit reactor operators and equipment operators generally.

Locations: Clinton, Braceville, and Morris, IL -Stations.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Navy Nuke Background, primarily ETs, is the ideal fit
Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience
Will need to complete Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), Basic Math and Science Test (BMST), and FLS (First Line Supervisor) assessment
There are 2 Pathways to qualification based on Military Service:
- Pathway 1: Combination of holding one of these 5 job titles for 18 months with the correlating NEC code:
  - Reactor Operator (RO)
  - Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOW)
  - Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO)
  - Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS)
  - Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS)
- Correlating NEC Codes:
  - N13S - Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Reactor Control
  - N14S - Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Electrical
  - N15S - Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Mechanical
  - N16S - Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Engineering Laboratory Technician
  - N23S - Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Reactor Control
  - N24S - Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Electrical
  - N25S - Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor – Mechanical
  - N26S - Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Engineering Laboratory Technician
  - N33Z - Submarine Engineering Watch Supervisor And Surface Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor
  - U16A - Shipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager
  - U65A - Amphibious Command Ship (LCC)/Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Steam Plant Operations (SPO) Qualified

Pathway 2: Certified Instructor
- Certified by utility or by an NSSS vendor training program. Has completed the same training as a licensed SRO including generic fundamentals. Length of required nuclear power plant facility experience is as follows:
- For Comparable: Experience credited at 1:1 ratio. Current or commercial power reactor facility. Same vendor and vintage. More than 4 years.
- For Noncomparable: Experience credited at 1.5:1 ratio. Current or commercial power reactor facility. Different reactor type (BWR OR PWR), vendor, and/or vintage. More than 6 years.

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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1081255
Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $32 - $36

Job Description

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC fabricating machine tools at customer sites throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This highly customer-facing role combines hands-on technical work with training, problem-solving, and customer support.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert and ambassador, helping customers maximize equipment performance while building strong professional relationships. This position offers extensive travel, advanced technical training, and exposure to industry-leading manufacturing technologies.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Strong electronics, electrical, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with digital circuits, wiring, mechanics, and hydraulics
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments
• Technically savvy with software and file management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, curious, and motivated professional with strong problem-solving abilities

Requirements

• Travel extensively to customer locations throughout North America
• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair CNC fabricating machine tools
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control system issues
• Document machine conditions, service activities, and improvement recommendations
• Train customers on machine operation and maintenance procedures
• Provide technical support to maximize machine uptime and productivity
• Maintain professional customer relationships and represent the company positively in the field
• Support machine installations, upgrades, and repair projects
• Follow company procedures and safety standards while working independently at customer sites

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Military technical experience
• CNC machine tool maintenance or repair experience
• Field service experience supporting industrial equipment
• Experience with automation, controls, PLCs, or manufacturing equipment
• Previous customer-facing technical support experience
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication equipment

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Sales Director, North America
Company: Object First
Job Ref: # 2473248
Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Remote, IL

Salary: $270,000 - $270,000

Job Description

Object First, now an independent business unit of Veeam, builds secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, engineered with Absolute Immutability to deliver true ransomware-proof protection. Our Zero Access architecture ensures no one can alter or delete backup data, providing cyber resilience by design. Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact by working with meaningful, high-performance technology? You’ll join a fast-growing, innovative-driven team where clarity, ownership, and collaboration truly matter.

About The Role

We are looking for a Sales Director, North America, to lead and accelerate our field sales regional growth.

The Regional Sales Director will be responsible for generating revenue with end customer accounts in their assigned region through working with our partner community. Their primary focus is aimed at convincing companies to acquire our solutions. The Regional Sales Director will manage a team of field sellers and will coordinate with insides sales, channel, marketing, engineering colleagues (POD) to achieve targets in their region.

This role will report to the SVP of AMER.

Responsibilities:

Manage a regional team of field sellers
Generate pipeline of quality
Close business with end customer accounts in the region
Set plans and related activities to develop a full funnel of sales opportunities
Propose, coordinate and participate in marketing activities in the region
Leverage partners and support them in closing sales with their end customer accounts
Ensure that our CRM Salesforce is accurately and timely updated
Provide market feedback on wins/losses, competition, market opportunities
Openly interact with peers, Partner, Inside, SE and Marketing leaders among others to rapidly reach all business targets
Actively participate on the AMER leadership team

Requirements:

Proven track record of 5/10 years of field sales to mid-market and/or enterprise companies
A few years of sales management experience a plus
Sales experience in IT in the field of infrastructure and/or data management
Knowledge of Veeam customers and partners
Ability to find and develop new sales opportunities with prospects
Real competency to using and leveraging a network of partners
Capability to look for and convince partners to work jointly and openly
Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments with evolving roles and responsibilities.
Be a self-starter with the capacity to learn quickly
High energy sales person and result driven
Be available to travel as often as required as direct touch is key to sales success

Why Join Object First