Paint Room Technician

MORTON INDUSTRIES • Morton, IL

7d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Morton Industries is hiring a full-time Paint Room Technician at its Morton North location in Morton, Illinois. The technician works in the final stage of production, preparing and coating metal parts and checking their appearance before shipment. Duties include cleaning and preparing parts, hanging them on the paint line, masking or plugging areas that should not be painted, removing parts after coating and curing, and helping keep the paint area organized, safe, and moving. The role is suited to someone who takes pride in hands-on work, pays attention, responds to feedback, works well with a team, and is willing to keep learning. The company says it can train employees on machines and paint processes. Starting pay is $19.00–$25.00 per hour, with a 15% shift premium. Morton Industries describes its values as integrity, team success, delivering on commitments, continuous improvement, and professional authenticity. It also highlights opportunities for advancement, including movement from production into machine operation, leadership, and other roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to learn, ability to take feedback, and ability to work with a team are emphasized; no specific prior experience is stated.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare metal parts for coating.
• Hang parts on the paint line so they move through the process smoothly.
• Mask or plug areas that should not be painted.
• Remove finished parts after they are coated and cured.
• Check finished parts to ensure they look right before shipment.
• Help keep the paint area organized, safe, and moving.

Benefits

• $19.00–$25.00 per hour starting pay
• 15% shift premium
• Low-cost medical insurance
• Low-cost dental insurance
• Low-cost vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Ramsay SmartDollar financial wellness program
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Clean, organized manufacturing facilities
• Supportive team culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED