Machine Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC in Michigan is seeking a Machine Operator to run basic machine shop equipment including brake presses, shears, saws, grinders and drill presses to produce parts.

You will verify materials from the work order, perform first piece and in-process inspections, read blueprints and BOMs, and maintain a clean, safe work area while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial work is preferred.
• Experience with hand riveters and drills is preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform simple math.
• Ability to read bills of materials and work instructions and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operates basic machine shop equipment such as brake presses, shears, saws, grinders and drill presses to produce production and repair parts.
• Ensures safety devices are in place and operational.
• Verifies materials from the work order are available and correct.
• Performs first piece inspection and intermediate inspection to ensure tolerances.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the work area and supports PPS team efforts.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Bills of materials reading

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posted Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM

MORGAN OLSON LLC

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.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description:

Operates basic machine shop equipment such as brake presses, shears, saws, grinders, and drill presses to produce production and non-production (repair) parts to required tolerances.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• 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.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements/Hazards:

• Job requires extensive standing, lifting, reaching, twisting, and turning to fabricate parts. Lifting will involve material weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds.
• PPE: Steel toed safety shoes, Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection is always required. Other PPE such as gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc. may be required depending on the task at hand.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (required)
• Manufacturing or industrial work experience (preferred)
• One year of experience in an assembly process that utilized hand riveters and drills or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform simple math calculations (required)
• Ability to read, bills of material and work instructions: and understand blueprints (required)