Production Operator I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Gainsharing bonuses

401(k) match

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing currently seeks a Production Operator I for the Milwaukee area. You will operate machines, assist with line setup, and perform welding and packaging tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

The role includes material movement via forklifts and overhead cranes, with opportunities for raises within the first two years. The position offers a day shift (6 AM–6 PM), a 3-2-2-3 schedule, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is NOT required to start.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment focused on safety first.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines including welding and packaging.
• Perform line setup and adjust processes for quality control.
• Move materials using forklifts and operate overhead cranes safely.
• Support continuous improvement and collaborate with teammates to meet customer needs.

Skills

Safety first

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Welding

Packaging

Education

No HS diploma or GED required

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Line setup

Job description

Production Operator I# Careers at Charter Manufacturing## Production Operator IApply: Charter Wire - Menomonee Valley - Milwaukee, WI: Full time: Posted Today: R08229## 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!## **ABOUT OUR POSITION*** **MACHINE OPERATOR:**This role includes welding, packaging, line setup, quality inspection and material movement with forklifts and overhead cranes. Previous experience as a machine operator is a plus. **Check out our job description video**: Production Operator at Charter Wire – Menomonee Valley* **STARTING PAY: $21.00+**depending on experience **(**with the opportunity to earn several increases within your first two years)* **SHIFT**: Day Shift (6AM – 6PM)* **SCHEDULE**: 3-2-2-3 (3 days working - 2 days off - 2 days working – 3 days off, giving you a 3-day weekend off every other weekend, built-in overtime pay)* **LOCATION:**3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208**REASONS YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE*** **Weekly Pay:**Get paid every Thursday!* **Bonus Program:** Eligible for quarterly paid gainsharing bonuses on day one.* **Stable Family Environment:** Join a 4th generation family-owned company.* **Two Ways to Save for Retirement:** We offer a generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.* **Benefits:** Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.**YOU WILL BE DOING*** **Safety first:**We approach our every day with the mindset of we want everyone to finish their work in the same condition they started.* **Collaboration:**Instantly you are part of a team working safely to meet customers’ needs.* **Continuous Improvement:**Our team makes the impossible, possible every day! We value every team member’s ideas to strategically help us transform the business to be an innovator of precision-engineered profiles and solutions.* **Valuable impact on everyday products:**You will work with products that you see every day in your personal life including automotive components, consumer products and applications for oil, and gas mining!**WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE FROM YOU*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent is **NOT**required to start with us. We will pay for you to get your GED through an accredited program!* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment focused on safety first.Why wait, start a career with us today! **Join the Charter family and grow with us.****#appcast250**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).