Machine Operator

Morgan Olson LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC in United States is seeking a fabrication technician to operate machine shop equipment and produce parts to tight tolerances. The role requires blueprint reading, basic math, and a safety-minded approach. You will support quality and continuous improvement efforts while following work orders and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. This position is full-time and on-site, with lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math calculations.
• Must comply with safety policies and maintain clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten material to required tolerances.
• Verify material availability and correct according to work orders.
• Perform first piece and intermediate inspections to ensure drawings are followed.
• Complete all work orders within time standards and keep work area clean.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tape measure

Basic math

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

High School diploma

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.