Production Operator

Charter Manufacturing

Last Updated: 10/7/2025 2:26:49 AM

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Current Days Open
11
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$19.50 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
19.2
First Seen
8/12/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
11/14/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
11/14/2025

Full 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! Machine Operator 3rd Shift Location: Charter Wire 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 Shift: 3rd Shift, MondayFriday, 10:00 PM 6:00 AM Starting Pay: $19.50 $23.00/hr + $2.25 night shift premium (with the opportunity to earn multiple increases within your first two years) Why Charter? At Charter, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Trust and empowerment define how we work together, creating an environment that engages employees and drives us to strive to do it better. A great culture drives engagement Engaged employees improve performance Heightened performance produces results Results are re-invested and strengthen culture Together we are One Family. One Team. What Youll Do As a Machine Operator, youll be responsible for: Welding, packaging, line setup, and quality inspections Operating forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials Collaborating with your team to meet production and safety goals Reasons Youll Love Working Here Weekly Pay Every Thursday Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus Eligible from day one Stable, Family-Owned Company 4th generation Retirement Savings 401(k) match + profit sharing Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, vision insurance Day in the Life Safety First: Everyone goes home the same way they came in. Collaboration: Be part of a team working safely and efficiently to meet customer needs. Continuous Improvement: Share ideas and help drive innovation in precision-engineered profiles and solutions. Impactful Work: Contribute to products used every day in automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, and more. What Were Looking For No Diploma Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is not required to start. Well pay for you to earn your GED through an accredited program. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused team environment. Previous machine operator 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). OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing youre part of a four-generation family business. That means, youre not just an employee, youre one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees and their great work doesnt go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)

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