Production Operator I

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! At Charter, we believe that our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Trust and empowerment define our culture and create an environment that engages our employees, driving us to strive to do it better. Together we are One Family. One Team.

About the role

This role includes welding, packaging, line setup, quality inspection and material movement with forklifts and overhead cranes. Previous experience as a machine operator is a plus.

Pay

Starting pay: $21.00+ depending on experience, plus a 2.25 shift premium (with the opportunity to earn several increases within your first two years).

Schedule

Shift: Day Shift (6AM – 6PM)
Schedule: 3-2-2-3 (3 days working - 2 days off - 2 days working – 3 days off, giving you a 3-day weekend off every other weekend, built-in overtime pay)

Location

3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Thursday
• Bonus Program: Eligible for quarterly paid gainsharing bonuses on day one
• Stable Family Environment: Join a 4th generation family-owned company
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)

Responsibilities

• Safety first: Approach every day with the mindset of ensuring everyone finishes their work in the same condition they started
• Collaboration: Work as part of a team to meet customers’ needs safely
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to help transform the business into an innovator of precision-engineered profiles and solutions
• Valuable impact: Work with products seen in everyday life, including automotive components, consumer products, and applications for oil and gas mining

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is not required to start; we will pay for you to get your GED through an accredited program
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with a focus on safety first