Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift Sign on Bonus

About the Role

At Charter Steel in Saukville, WI, we melt, pour, and shape the steel that keeps America moving. We’re looking for dependable people who want to be part of that process, working nights in a production environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are priorities.

Responsibilities

• Billet Conditioner (Melting Department)
  • Rotate through different positions throughout a 12‑hour shift
  • Use power tools to remove kerf from billets
  • Apply ID tags using a welding torch and mark billets with chalk
  • Place chains and spacer bars between billets
  • Perform quality inspections
  • Operate an overhead crane
  • Frequent walking, standing, push/pull, and lifting up to 35 lbs
• Banding Operator
  • Enter and monitor order data into the computer
  • Accurately identify coils by printing and applying tags throughout the process
  • Operate coil compactor and other coil handling equipment
  • Operate hydraulic and pneumatic hand tools
  • Operate a forklift
  • Teamwork & communication is essential
  • Follow all safety & quality procedures
  • Frequent standing, walking, kneeling; push/pull, and lifting up to 20 lbs; reaching over 15″ away from the body

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (assistance available through our FREE GEDWorks program)
• Comfortable with basic math (counting and simple calculations)
• Team player who works well and communicates with others
• Background in manufacturing, industrial production, assembly, warehouse, welding, construction, metals, steel, or other hands‑on jobs
• Forklift & overhead crane experience is a plus
• Strong safe‑work mindset

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks – paid every Thursday
• Bonuses – sign‑on bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit‑sharing bonus
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
• Company‑paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
• All uniforms & PPE provided – including steel‑toe boots
• Culture focused on safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities – tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development
• Fun team events – regular team meals, family picnics & holiday parties
• Discount programs – cell phones, travel, automotive, and more

Pay

$26.50 per hour plus a $2,000 hiring bonus. Weekly paychecks are issued every Thursday.

Schedule

Billet Conditioner: 4:30 pm – 4:30 am; Banding Operator: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am. Both positions follow a rotating 5‑2‑2‑5 schedule (5 nights on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off) with 12‑hour shifts.