Machine Operator - Night Shift

Charter Steel; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Signing bonus

Bonuses – performance, referrals, and

Full benefits package

401(k) match up to 7%

Paid vacation & holidays

Uniforms & PPE provided

Tuition reimbursement & growth

Team events & culture

Discount programs

Job summary

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI is hiring Machine Operators for the night shift (5pm–5am) at $26.50/hr with a $2,000 hiring bonus. Work involves operating coil equipment, maintaining safety, and entering data in production systems. Full benefits, PTO, and 401(k) with matching are provided.

Training and growth opportunities are available. Join a safety‑mocused, team‑driven environment that supports career advancement and offers paid holidays and uniforms, PPE, and company events.

Qualifications

• 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!

Responsibilities

• 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!

Skills

Quick learners

Team players

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Manufacturing background

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

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!

#Chartersteel

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).