2nd & 3rd shift Tool Room Machinist

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low insurance premiums

Paid time off

401(k) match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Morton Industries is hiring for a full-time position in Morton, IL, focused on performing challenging machine setups and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of machining practices, necessary for producing intricately designed parts.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating various machine tools, verifying machined parts for specification compliance, and adhering to safety standards. The role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including low insurance premiums and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate various machine tools.
• Knowledge of machining practices and material characteristics.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform machine setups and operate tools.
• Verify and ensure conformance of machined parts.
• Develop specifications for specialty tools.

Skills

Organized

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Quality

Safety and Security

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Location: Morton North – Morton, IL 61550
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.00 – $37.00 per hour
Travel: <10%

SUMMARY

Plans and performs difficult machine setups and operations to produce a wide variety of intricately designed parts and details. Requires a high degree of skill and a broad knowledge of machining practices and material characteristics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lift machined parts and position and secure parts on the surface plate or worktable.
• Smooth flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders, and fit and assemble parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design of product.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY

• Organized – Ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks simultaneously.
• Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.
• Technical Skills – Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• Verbal Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism – Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is regularly exposed to dirty or oily conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular standing, walking, use of hands and arms, talking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision and hearing requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS

• Low insurance premiums on medical, dental, and vision.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Hospital, critical illness, and accident coverages.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid bereavement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Attendance: Must meet all company attendance requirements.
• Safety: Ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety.

Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other factors, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.