Paint Room Technician

Morton Industries LLC; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift premium

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Ramsay SmartDollar financial wellness

Real upward mobility

Job summary

Morton Industries LLC in Morton, IL is hiring a Paint Room Technician to join our manufacturing team. You’ll prepare parts, hang them on the paint line, mask areas, and ensure proper coating and curing before shipment.

We value hands-on workers with good work ethic, offer competitive $19-$25 hourly pay, 15% shift premium, solid benefits, and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep metal parts for coating.
• Hang parts on the paint line so they move smoothly through the process.
• Masking or plugging areas that shouldn't be painted.
• Remove finished parts once they’re coated and cured.
• Check that everything looks right before it ships.
• Help keep the paint area organized, safe, and moving.

Skills

Hands-on work

Strong work ethic

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paint Room Technician# Paint Room TechnicianMorton North - Morton, IL 61550; Morton South - Morton, IL 61550## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $25.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Paint Room Technician**Work Is Strong Right Now**Which means we’re growing.Morton Industries has been building things the right way for **over 80 years**, and demand for our work keeps increasing.So, we’re adding people to the team.Not just bodies — **the kind of people who take pride in doing the job right.**If you're **hungry, humble, and smart**, you’ll probably like it here.**Quick Question**Do you like working with your hands?Do you like seeing the results of the work you put in at the end of the day?Do you want steady work with a team that actually has your back?If you answered **yes**, keep reading.**The Morton Way (Our Values)**These aren’t buzzwords for us. 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.If that sounds like your kind of environment, you’ll fit right in.**What You’ll Actually Be Doing**As a **Paint Room Technician**, you're part of the final stage before our parts ship out into the world. That means what you do matters — because your work is the finish people see.Your day might include:• Cleaning and prepping metal parts for coating • Hanging parts on the paint line so they move smoothly through the process • Masking or plugging areas that shouldn't be painted • Removing finished parts once they’re coated and cured • Checking that everything looks right before it ships • Helping keep the paint area organized, safe, and movingSome days it’s steady rhythm work.Some days the pace picks up.Either way, you’re part of the team making sure what we ship out **looks as good as the work that built it.****Who Thrives Here**Let’s keep this simple.The people who do well at Morton tend to be:**Hungry** You want to work and keep getting better.**Humble** You can take feedback and work with a team.**Smart** You pay attention, solve problems, and figure things out.We can train machines. We can train paint processes.**What we can’t train is work ethic.****What You Get**Working here isn’t just about punching a clock. It’s about building something solid for yourself too.Here’s what comes with the job:• **$19–$25 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 more things we're really proud of:• **Ramsay SmartDollar financial wellness program** to help you take control of your money • **Real upward mobility** — we've had **100+ internal promotions in the last two years** • Clean, organized manufacturing facilities • A team culture that actually supports 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 operation, leadership roles, and 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 Way**For more than **80 years**, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in **tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication**.Our parts support equipment used across industries around the world.But the real reason we succeed?**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