2nd Shift Machine Operator

Morton-Industrie; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 15%

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Morton Industries is hiring a Machine Operator at our Morton, IL facility. You will run fabrication equipment turning raw material into precise parts used across industries. You’ll read prints, load material, adjust machines, and inspect your work to ensure quality.

The role offers $20–$28 per hour, a 15% shift premium, benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays and time off, and opportunities for upward mobility.

Qualifications

• Reading prints or job specs to ensure parts are produced correctly.
• Measuring parts and finished items for quality.
• Operating fabrication machinery safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate mills, presses, saws and other fabrication equipment.
• Read specs to ensure parts meet tolerances.
• Load material and position parts for machining/processing.
• Check finished parts with measuring tools for quality.
• Remove burrs and prep parts for next step.
• Make small machine adjustments to keep production smooth.
• Perform basic machine care and lubrication.
• Count, stack, and prepare finished parts for shipping.

Skills

Reading prints

Measuring parts

Basic machine operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Calipers

Job description

Work Is Strong Right NowWhich means we’re growing.For more than 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for doing fabrication the right way — tube, sheet, and enclosure work that ends up in equipment used all over the world.And the reason we keep growing is simple:The people in the building.We’re looking for the kind of people who take pride in doing things right.If you’re hungry, humble, and smart, you’ll probably like it here.Quick QuestionDo you like working with machines?Do you like taking raw material and turning it into something real?Do you like being part of a team that actually backs each other up?If that sounds like you, keep reading.The Morton WayThese aren’t buzzwords here.They’re how the place actually runs.Integrity in ActionWe do the right thing — even when nobody’s watching.Focused on Team SuccessNo lone wolves here. We win together.Driven to DeliverWhen we commit to something, we follow through.Consistent ProgressWe’re always improving our people and our processes.Professional AuthenticityBe yourself. Bring your strengths. Do excellent work.If those values sound like you, you’ll fit right in.What You’ll Actually Be DoingAs a Machine Operator, you’ll be running equipment that turns raw material into real parts used across industries.Your day might include:• Operating machines like mills, presses, saws, or other fabrication equipment• Reading prints or job specs so parts are produced correctly• Loading material and positioning parts for machining or processing• Checking finished parts with measuring tools to make sure quality is right• Removing burrs or imperfections so parts are ready for the next step• Making small adjustments to machines to keep production running smoothly• Performing basic machine care like oiling or tooling adjustments• Counting, stacking, and preparing finished parts for the next stageSome machines move fast.Some require precision.Either way, you’re part of the team that turns steel into finished parts that ship out into the world.Who Thrives HereLet’s keep it simple.The people who do well at Morton tend to be:HungryYou want to work and keep getting better.HumbleYou take feedback well and work as part of a team.SmartYou pay attention, learn quickly, and figure things out.We can teach machines.We can teach processes.What we can’t teach is work ethic.What You GetIf you’re going to work hard, you should be rewarded for it.Here’s what comes with the job:• $20–$28 per hour starting pay• 15% shift premium• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401(k) with company match• Paid holidays and paid time off• Company-paid life insurance• Short-term and long-term disability coverageAnd a few things we’re especially proud of:• Ramsay SmartDollar financial wellness program to help you take control of your money• Real upward mobility — over 100 internal promotions in the past two years• Clean, organized manufacturing facilities• A team culture where people actually support each otherIf you show up, work hard, and keep improving, there’s room to grow here.A lot of people start in production and move into machine setup, leadership roles, or other opportunities across the company.Not Sure If You're Qualified?Apply anyway.We hire for character first.If you’re hungry, humble, and smart, we can teach the rest.Join a Team That Builds Things the Right WayMorton Industries operates five facilities across the United States and continues to grow because of our commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.The parts we build support equipment used across industries around the world.But the real difference?The people in the building.If you’re ready to be part of that team, we’d love to meet you.Morton Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent