Production Overhead Crane Operator

Key Information

Charter Steel is hiring for a Billet Conditioner position in the Melting Department. The position is available at 1658 Cold Springs Rd., Saukville, WI 53080. The shift is 4:30pm-4:30am, with a base hourly rate of $26.50/hr. There is also a $2,000 hiring bonus.

Why Charter Steel?

• Weekly paychecks
• Bonuses including sign-on, performance, referral, and profit-sharing
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%
• Full-time work with stable hours and overtime available
• All uniforms and personal protective equipment provided
• Culture prioritizing safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities such as tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, and professional development
• Fun team events like regular meals, family picnics, and holiday parties
• Discount programs for cell phones, travel, automotive, and more

Job Duties

• Operate overhead crane
• 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
• Frequent walking, standing, push/pull, and lifting up to 35 lbs
• Rotate through different positions throughout 12-hour shift
• Work a rotating 5-2-2-5 schedule (5 nights on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off)

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED (Charter Steel offers a FREE GEDWorks program)
• Comfortable with basic math (counting and simple calculations)
• Team player who works well and communicates with others
• Background in manufacturing or industrial production, assembly, warehouse, welding, construction, metals, steel, or other hands-on jobs
• Forklift & Overhead Crane experience is a plus

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety awareness
• Material handling
• Equipment operation (overhead crane)
• Inventory tracking
• Entry-level manufacturing experience
• Welding torch proficiency
• General labor skills
• Safe work mindset