Lead Precision Fabricator: Feeder Bowls & Automation

Charter Manufacturing Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business focused on growth and delivering high-quality precision fabrications. The Precision Fabricator will build, modify, repair, and troubleshoot vibratory feeder bowls and related automation components, working closely with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance teams.

You will use advanced fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical skills to ensure equipment meets part orientation, flow, quality, and performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication, machining, tooling or related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with TIG welding, precision fabrication, and working with stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; willingness to obtain GED.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent skilled trades experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair vibratory feeder bowls, tracks, escapements, and tooling.
• Build stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies from drawings and specs.
• Perform precision TIG, MIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Fit, grind, polish, and finish fabricated components to meet functional and cosmetic requirements.
• Assemble and test mechanical feeding systems and automation components.
• Operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Manufacture tooling, fixtures, brackets, and machine components.
• Measure with calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding (TIG)

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD drawings

GD&T

CNC machining

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business focused on growth and delivering high-quality precision fabrications. The Precision Fabricator will build, modify, repair, and troubleshoot vibratory feeder bowls and related automation components, working closely with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance teams.

You will use advanced fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical skills to ensure equipment meets part orientation, flow, quality, and performance