Machine Operator

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20–$28 per hour starting pay

15% shift premium

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision保险

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Morton Industries in the United States is seeking a skilled Machine Operator. You will run fabrication equipment, read prints, and position parts to meet specifications, playing a key role in turning raw stock into finished components used across industries.

The team emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with room to grow into setup and leadership roles as you demonstrate dedication and skill.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 stage.

Skills

Reading prints

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mills

Presses

Saws

Job description

Work Is Strong Right Now

Which 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.

Quick Question

Do 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 Way

These aren’t buzzwords here. They’re how the place actually runs.

Integrity in Action

We do the right thing — even when nobody’s watching.

Focused on Team Success

No lone wolves here. We win together.

Driven to Deliver

When we commit to something, we follow through.

Consistent Progress

We’re always improving our people and our processes.

Professional Authenticity

Be yourself. Bring your strengths. Do excellent work.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

As 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 stage

Some 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 Here

Let’s keep it simple. The people who do well at Morton tend to be:

Hungry

You want to work and keep getting better.

Humble

You take feedback well and work as part of a team.

Smart

You pay attention, learn quickly, and figure things out.

We can teach machines. We can teach processes.

What You Get

What we can’t teach is work ethic.

If 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 coverage

And 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 other

If 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.

Morton 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 Employer

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent