Production Operator I

Charter Automotive; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus program

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to join our day shift. This role involves welding, packaging, line setup, quality inspection and material movement with forklifts and overhead cranes.

Previous machine-operator experience is a plus. We offer weekly pay, a 401(k) with profit sharing, comprehensive health benefits, and a 3-2-2-3 schedule that provides a built-in long weekend on alternating weeks.

Qualifications

• Welding, packaging, and line setup experience preferred.
• Quality inspection and material movement with forklifts/cranes.
• Safety-focused team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding and packaging lines and set up production line.
• Conduct quality inspections and move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Welding

Packaging

Quality inspection

Safety first

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED not required

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

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!At Charter, we believe that our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Trust and empowerment define our culture and create an environment that engages our employees, driving us to strive to do it better. Together we are One Family. One Team.ABOUT OUR POSITIONMACHINE 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 ValleySTARTING PAY: $21.00+ depending on experience PLUS 2.25 shift premium (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 53208REASONS YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HEREWeekly 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 DOINGSafety 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 YOUHigh 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.#appcast250We 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).