Stamping Operator - First Shift

Charter Manufacturing • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

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 serves global customers and emphasizes quality across its production roles. Stamping Operators run and monitor up to four sets of stamping machines, inspect parts, troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and perform routine operator and preventive maintenance. The role also includes moving materials and products, completing quality checks and production records, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Operators work with Set-Up Operators, Quality, and Maintenance to keep production moving, improve equipment performance, and help train other operators as needed. The position includes structured onboarding and training. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour and up, based on experience. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the 81st Street facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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.
• Previous experience entering data into an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or statistical process control (SPC) system.
• Prior 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.
• Partner 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.

What This Job Offers

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