Processing Operator - First Shift

Charter Wire LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Gainsharing bonuses

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Processing Operator for first shift at our Milwaukee, WI facility. You will operate and monitor equipment that cleans and finishes parts, perform quality inspections, and maintain production records while following safety and process standards.

The role includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; GED reimbursement offered.
• Must be able to stand/walk through shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and basic problem-solving ability.
• Good reading, communication, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor equipment that cleans and finishes parts.
• Inspect products and complete quality checks.
• Document production records and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Move materials and keep work area clean and safe.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production schedules.

Skills

ERP systems

SPC data entry

calipers & micrometers

hand tools

forklifts

overhead cranes

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!

Processing Operator - First Shift

What do you need to know about the job?

Pay Range

$21+/ hour and up, based on experience!

Shift

First shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

Location

7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223

What do we want you to know about the job?

• Weekly Pay - Get paid every Thursday!
• Bonus Programs - From day one, you’re eligible for quarterly gainsharing bonuses.
• Retirement Savings - Enjoy a generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Great Benefits - Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off programs.

What does a Processing Operator at Charter Wire do?

Charter Wire’s 81st Street facility produces parts for global customers and is heavily focused on quality in all positions. This facility has several production areas, each with multiple levels for Production employees to pursue when they’re ready. Processing Operators run and monitor equipment that cleans and finishes parts. You’ll inspect products, complete quality checks and production records, troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and perform routine operator and preventative maintenance. You’ll also move materials and supplies, keep your work area clean and safe, and partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet the production schedule and improve equipment performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or SPC data entry, quality measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers, basic hand tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required, but if you don’t have it that’s okay! We will pay for you to get your GED through an accredited program!
• You work safely and can meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes standing and walking throughout the shift, regularly lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and handling materials around production equipment and chemicals
• You bring attention to detail, basic problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• You have basic reading, communication, and computer skills and enjoy contributing to a positive team environment

How do we know that you will be successful?

• We commit to being invested in your success. You work for us, and we work for you!
• This role has a structured onboarding and training program to ensure that you’re set up for success and keep our entire team sharp
• We are one team. You will never be alone. Our teams are expected to build trust and provide each other support, especially when someone is learning a new skill.

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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).