CNC Machinest - 3rd shift

Charter Manufacturing•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! Job Description CNC Machinist – 3rd Shift (10PM–6AM) Location: 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 Shift: Third Shift (10PM–6AM) Schedule: Sun night - Friday morning One Family. One Team. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive hourly pay + 3rd shift differential Weekly pay and quarterly gainsharing 401(k) with company match and profit sharing Family-owned stability and strong safety culture Medical, dental, and vision benefits What You’ll Do As a Tool Room Technician, you’ll set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of tool room and 3‑axis CNC equipment, including full machine setup and conversational programming, to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in production. You’ll support operators, troubleshoot and improve tooling and machining processes, and ensure equipment is running safely, accurately, and efficiently. Daily Operations Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required Troubleshooting Identify and resolve tooling issues Improvise temporary tooling when needed Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems Project & Prototype Work Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience
2+ years of tool making experience
CNC operation and programming experience
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Skilled in using precision measuring tools
Strong math, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and work well with others

Nice To Haves

Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training
Ability to independently program CNC machines
Experience documenting tooling components
Metal stamping or cold forming tooling experience
MIG/TIG welding experience

Responsibilities

Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment
Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes
Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling
Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments
Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec
Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required
Identify and resolve tooling issues
Improvise temporary tooling when needed
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues
Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems
Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments
Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work
Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records
Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning
Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately