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Machine Operator

MORTON INDUSTRIES · Morton North - Morton, IL 61550; Morton South - Morton, IL 61550

External listingfull-timeabout 1 month ago

About The Role

## Machine Operator

**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.
  • If you’re **hungry, humble, and smart**, you’ll probably like it here.
  • **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.
  • If those values sound like you, you’ll fit right in.
  • **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 we can’t teach is work ethic.**
  • **What You Get**
  • 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.**
**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**
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

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