Processing Operator - First Shift

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Processing Operator - First Shift

Charter Wire’s 81st Street facility is looking for a first shift Processing Operator! In this hands-on role, you’ll operate equipment to clean and finish parts, help keep production running smoothly, and make sure our products meet customer quality requirements.

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).