Machine Operator - Night Shift

Charter Steel; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 75,933,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) match up to 7%

Paid time off

PPE provided

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI is hiring a Night Machine Operator to operate coil upender, payoff equipment, forklifts, and related processes. The role offers a 12-hour night shift (5pm–5am), a $26.50/hour wage, and a $2,000 signing bonus. You will follow safety procedures, enter production data, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and strong attendance. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; GED Works program available.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a full shift.
• Background in manufacturing or metals industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate coil upender, compactor, and payoff equipment.
• Operate hydraulic and pneumatic hand tools.
• Transport, handle, and package coils per MDS requirements.
• Accurately enter production data into computer systems.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Maintain communication with production and support teams.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Physical exertion: lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long shifts.

Skills

Quick learners

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is Hiring Machine Operators on Nights 26.50/hr + $2,000 Hiring Bonus! Why Charter Steel?

• Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday!
• Bonuses - sign on bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus
• Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
• Full time work with stable hours - overtime available
• Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
• All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots!
• Our culture - we prioritize safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development
• Fun team events like regular team meals, family picnics & holiday parties
• Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid of heat, hard work, and doing the job right, we’ve got a place for you. At Charter Steel in Saukville, WI, we melt, pour, and shape the steel that keeps America moving — and we’re looking for dependable people who want to be part of that process.

1 Positions Available at Charter Steel — 1658 Cold Springs Rd. Saukville, WI 53080 Draw Machine Operator | 5pm to 5am | $26.50/hr

• Operate coil upender, compactor, and payoff equipment
• Operate hydraulic and pneumatic hand tools
• Transport, handle, and package coils according to Material Design Sheet (MDS) requirements
• Accurately enter production data into computer systems
• Safely operate a forklift
• Maintain effective communication with production and support teams
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling. Push/pull, and lifting up to 20lbs. Reaching over 15\" away from your body
• Rotating 5-2-2-5 Schedule. 12 hour shifts. 5 nights on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off!

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. If you don’t have it, we’ll support you through our free GED Works program
• Skills: Quick learners who enjoy working with their hands
• Team Players: Strong teamwork skills and excellent attendance
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow safety instructions and maintain high standards
• Physical Ability: Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a full shift
• Background in manufacturing or industrial production, assembly, machining, set-up, metals industry
• Forklift experience is a plus!

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).