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Production Machine Operator (cut to length)

Martin Engineering
Martin Engineering Salary
Kewanee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Celebrating our 82nd year, Martin Engineering is a privately owned global manufacturing company located in Neponset, IL.  A worldwide leader in the Bulk Materials Handling Industry, we believe it is our people who are responsible for our SUCCESS.  Our culture is unique; we want our employees to arrive to work happy and leave for the day feeling that same way.  We are united; we know we are better together.  We strive to deliver superior service to all of our customers, both internal and external.  If you share our values, please continue reading to find out what we are looking for in a Production Machine Operator at our Neponset, IL facility.

Job Summary:

The Production Machine Operator will operate various machines such as the lathe, punch press, saw/shear, press brake, and others, as required, to print specifications within tolerances allowed for producing quality parts.  This role inspects parts with precision measuring tools to ensure the parts are within ISO 9001 specifications and standards.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Operates machines so that Martin tools and products are produced according to established quality standards and timelines.
  • Machines parts by manually setting up and adjusting tooling, as needed, to provide a quality product through the processes of turning, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, chamfering, punching, forming etc.
  • Saws and shears materials to various sizes so that they can be welded, formed, punched, machined, etc. by other employees and/or departments.
  • Calculates necessary machine adjustments.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and bills of materials to produce the required parts.
  • Performs layout, setup and operation of machines (e.g., saws, shears, lathes, mills, drills, punch presses, press brake, deburring equipment, etc.) through the use of precision measurement tooling according to ISO 9001 standards.
  • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations particular to the working conditions.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • One or more years experience with machines or machine drawing.

  • Experience with blueprint reading and precision instruments.

Benefits & Perks:

If our culture hasn't convinced you that Martin Engineering is the place you want to be, check out a few of our benefits!

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription
  • Flexible Spending
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
  • 401k - with less than 30-day enrollment, no vesting schedule, & generous company match!
  • Onsite Medical Clinic free of charge to employees & dependents enrolled in our healthcare plan.
  • Cafe'
  • Fitness Center
  • Generous vacation package
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Martin Annual Rewards Program (bonus opportunity)
  • Casual dress policy

To learn more about who we are, check us out at www.martin-eng.com

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