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1st shift Machinist

MORTON INDUSTRIES
MORTON INDUSTRIES Salary
Morton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

 

Join the best team around!

Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.

With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

Morton Industries is hiring for a 1st shift Machinist!

Morton offers:

Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K Match
Paid Bereavement

 

SUMMARY

Sets up, adjusts, checks out programming, and operates NC/CNC lathes to perform a complex series of operations on a diversified line of work.  Works to close tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill, a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with NC/CNC operational procedures.  Proceeds with minimum direction and supervision; instructions and guidance are provided on programming and operational difficulties.  Work is subject to final inspection.  Assists other Lathe operators with production/machine related questions and problems.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

  • Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
  • Enters required information into computer bank.
  • Mounts workpiece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.
  • Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
  • Depresses buttons, or toggles to start machining operation.
  • Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
  • Enters data to override pre-programming to correct machine performance.
  • Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.
  • Sets tools before positioning them in lathe.
  • Sets up and operates another machine tool during machining cycles.
  • Performs duties such as de burring, chamfering, antirust dip, and packaging during machine time.
  • Performs duties of employees to be assisted.
  • All other duties as assigned

Morton Industries, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications:

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary : $22 - $32

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