Charter Manufacturing

Production Operator- 2nd Shift

Charter Wire - 81st Street - Milwaukee, WI Full time

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

Location: Charter Wire – 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday–Friday, 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 You’ll Do

As a Machine Operator, you’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For

  • No Diploma Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is not required to start. We’ll 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).