Stamping Operator - First Shift
About The Position
Charter Wire’s 81st Street facility is hiring a first-shift Stamping Operator to operate stamping equipment and produce specialized parts that meet customer quality requirements. The facility has multiple production areas and levels for Production employees to pursue. The operator runs and monitors up to four sets of stamping machines, inspects parts, troubleshoots basic equipment issues, and performs routine operator and preventive maintenance. The role also involves moving materials and products, completing quality checks and production records, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The operator collaborates with Set-Up Operators, Quality, and Maintenance to keep production moving and improve equipment performance, and may help train other operators as needed. The position is located at 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223. The first shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour and up, based on experience. Charter provides structured onboarding and training and emphasizes teamwork and mutual support.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED equivalent, or willingness to obtain a GED.
- Basic oral and written communication, reading, and computer literacy skills.
- Attention to detail and basic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work well with other employees and contribute to a positive team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience entering data into an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or statistical process control (SPC) system.
- Experience using quality measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and attribute gauges, as well as basic hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor up to four sets of stamping machines.
- Inspect parts using gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
- Perform routine operator and preventive maintenance.
- Move materials, products, supplies, and scrap.
- Complete quality checks and production records.
- Keep the work area clean and safe.
- Work with Set-Up Operators, Quality, and Maintenance to keep production moving and improve equipment performance.
- Help train other operators as needed.
Benefits
- Weekly pay every Thursday.
- Eligibility for quarterly gainsharing bonuses from day one.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
