Welder/Apprentice Machinist
"My career in manufacturing has made a difference in my life by providing stability, confidence, and learning skills I never pictured myself having.
I chose a career in manufacturing because I wanted a long-term career where I am constantly learning new things and seeing the results of what I do."
- McHenry High School
- McHenry County College
BTM Industries Inc is an innovative, short run job shop, providing machining and metal working services for over 60 years. Their problem-solving company focus means they find the solutions others say can't be done. BTM Industries Inc provides internships throughout the summer months and coordinates with other area manufacturers to offer facility tours for local high school students.Wire EDM Machine Operator
"I have chosen a career in manufacturing because I was changing industries, and I wanted to work in an industry where there was room for growth, where I wasn’t always behind a desk, and where I could be continuously learning.
Manufacturing has rejuvenated my work ethic. The industry I had worked in before was causing me stress, and as a result, I felt burned out. Joining the Xact Team allowed me to find a new passion in manufacturing. I enjoy going to work again and I enjoy the work I do."
- Cary Grove High School
- MCC
- UW-Stevens Point
- Loyola University
Xact Wire is a national provider of premier wire EDM and small hole EDM machining services and one of the largest wire EDM shops in the country. The company’s wide range of capabilities provides exact EMD solutions for die makers, mold builders and part manufacturers throughout the United States.Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Program: Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades (METT)
Location: Minooka and Channahon, IL
Program: Career and Technical Education: Industrial Technologies
Program: Valley Education for Employment System: Manufacturing
Location: Sugar Grove, IL
