Production Operator

About the role

Charter Casting is a fourth-generation family-owned business seeking motivated individuals to join their team. They are hiring for five positions at their facility located at 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166.

Responsibilities

• Molding Operator - 1st Shift (10-hour shifts, Mon-Thur, 6am-4pm): Operate molding machines and set cores. Assemble and prepare sand molds for pouring. Inspect and prepare all patterns, set up mold production. Coordinate and communicate with melt and molding lines. Quality inspections on castings and patterns. Maintain a clean workspace, ladle repairs, and prepare for next production run.
• Melt Deck Operator - 3rd Shift (12-hour shifts, 6pm-6am): Transport melting materials and supplies; operate melting furnace charging equipment. Learn to operate the melting furnaces. Transport melting materials and supplies from the warehouse or other locations to the melt deck. Remove full slag hoppers from the melt deck and transport to commercial refuse containers. Responsible for own safety and the safety of others in the area.
• Core Operator - 1st or 3rd shift (12-hour shifts): Make and prepare sand cores using molds to form holes or hollows in iron castings. Include set up, adjustments, and troubleshooting multiple pieces of equipment. Enter settings into computer system. Review process sheets and inspect conditions of cores. Complete preventative maintenance as required.
• Grinding Operator - 1st shift (10-hour days, Monday to Thursday): Grind iron castings to specifications. Use power tools such as robots, hand grinders, stationary grinders and pencil grinders. Perform wheel changes. Record data & complete paperwork. Prior machine shop experience is a plus!

Requirements

• One year prior experience working in manufacturing, foundry, metals, or related field.
• High School Diploma (Charter Casting offers a GED works program).
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Lives by the company's values of trust, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Experience operating molding machines and sand molds.
• Knowledge of casting processes and quality control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including setting up and reviewing process sheets.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs.

Benefits

• Bonus: A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS paid out after 90 days + quarterly bonuses + annual profit-sharing bonus!
• BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision starting within 31 days of employment. Plus 401(k) with company match, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays & paid time off!
• TRAINING: Comprehensive training provided to ensure success.

Why Work Here

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).