Machine Operator

Chart, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Job summary

Chart, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in New Prague, MN to set up, operate, and monitor CNC plasma, CNC waterjet, and plate blaster machines. The role requires safe operation, minor maintenance, and keeping production records in a first-shift lineup.

The job entails working with various metals, using hand tools, and operating cranes/forklifts while following strict safety procedures. Expect a dynamic shop environment with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with various metals preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools.
• Familiarity with measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and monitor multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment, including saws.
• Ability to troubleshoot multiple machines
• Safe operation of equipment.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on all assigned machines.
• Maintain assigned shop equipment, hand tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes/hoist and forklifts.
• Maintain required production records.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work station with equipment in safe operating condition.
• May be asked to work in other areas as company needs require
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Hand tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Tools

CNC Plasma

CNC Waterjet

Plate Blaster

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Requisition ID39728-Posted07/31/2026-201610 (DIRECT SHOP-MACHINE SHOP)-United States-MN-New Prague

Chart's Machine Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Chart's products. Responsibilities of a Machine Operator include, but not limited to, the operation and setup of a CNC Plasma, CNC Waterjet, and a Plate Blaster machine.

1st Shift Position

What Will You Do?

• Setup, operate, and monitor multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment, including saws.
• Ability to troubleshoot multiple machines
• Safe operation of equipment.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on all assigned machines.
• Maintain assigned shop equipment, hand tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes/hoist and forklifts.
• Maintain required production records.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work station with equipment in safe operating condition.
• May be asked to work in other areas as company needs require
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require...

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs. with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be...

• Previous experience with various types of metals preferred
• Familiarity with the use of hand tools.
• Familiarity of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures.

Our Benefits Package...

• Compensation range: $23.93-$32.58/hour
  • Night shift employees receive an additional $2.00/hour shift differential
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
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