Production Operator

Charter Manufacturing • Milwaukee, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business. The Production Operator role includes welding, packaging, line setup, quality inspection, and moving materials with forklifts and overhead cranes. Previous machine operator experience is a plus. The position is located at 3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208, with a stated starting pay of $21.00 or more depending on experience and the opportunity to earn several increases within the first two years.

The role emphasizes working safely and collaboratively as part of a team to meet customers’ needs. Operators contribute ideas to continuous improvement and help produce precision-engineered profiles and solutions used in products such as automotive components, consumer products, and oil, gas, and mining applications. The schedule is described as 3-2-2-3: three days working, two days off, two days working, and three days off, with a three-day weekend every other weekend and built-in overtime pay. The posting labels the shift “Day Shift” while listing hours of 6 PM–6 AM.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment focused on safety.
• A high school diploma or GED is not required to start; the company will pay for the employee to obtain a GED through an accredited program.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and packaging.
• Set up production lines.
• Inspect product quality.
• Move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Work safely and collaboratively with the team to meet customer needs.
• Contribute ideas to continuous improvement and business transformation.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Thursday.
• Eligibility for quarterly paid gainsharing bonuses starting on day one.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity to earn several pay increases within the first two years.
• Employer-paid GED program through an accredited program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed