Processing Operator - First Shift

Charter Manufacturing • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Wire’s 81st Street facility is hiring a first-shift Processing Operator to operate and monitor equipment that cleans and finishes parts. The facility produces parts for global customers and emphasizes quality. The role includes inspecting products, completing quality checks and production records, troubleshooting basic equipment issues, and performing routine operator and preventative maintenance. Operators also move materials and supplies, maintain a clean and safe work area, and work with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet production schedules and improve equipment performance. The position offers structured onboarding and training. The stated schedule is first shift, with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. Pay starts at $21 per hour and is based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; the company will pay for an accredited GED program for candidates who do not have one.
• Work safely and meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stand and walk throughout the shift; regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds; and frequently bend, reach, grasp, and handle materials around production equipment and chemicals.
• Attention to detail and basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic reading, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP or SPC data entry.
• Experience using quality measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with basic hand tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment used to clean and finish parts.
• Inspect products and complete quality checks and production records.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Perform routine operator and preventative maintenance.
• Move materials and supplies.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production schedules and improve equipment performance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Thursday.
• Quarterly gainsharing bonuses, with eligibility from day one.
• 401(k) employer matching and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Company-paid GED program through an accredited program for employees who need it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED