Machine Operator

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson in Tennessee is seeking a skilled machinist to operate basic machine shop equipment, read blueprints, and produce parts to tolerances according to blueprints.

You will read blueprints, use a tape measure, perform first piece inspection, and maintain a clean, safe work area while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School graduate of equivalent plus 1 to 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, tape measure and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material.
• Performs first piece inspection to verify compliance with blueprint specifications and performs intermediate inspection of parts to assure that material stays within tolerances specified for the run.
• Completes all operations specified on work order within the time standards listed.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work area
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Posted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who are we?

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material to produce production and non-production (repair) parts to required tolerances.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ensures that all safety devices are in place and operational
• Verifies that materials required by the work order are available and correct
• Performs first piece inspection to verify compliance with blueprint specifications and performs intermediate inspection of parts to assure that material stays within tolerances specified for the run.
• Completes all operations specified on work order within the time standards listed.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work area
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, stand, walk, lift overhead and lift up to 50 pounds.

Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate of equivalent plus 1 to 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, tape measure and perform basic math calculations.