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Melt Deck Operator

Charter Manufacturing · Shawano, WI · $24.75–$27.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you worked around melting furnaces or molten metal before?

What they are checking: Experience with the hazards and pace of the melt deck in an iron foundry.

Tell me about a time you followed a procedure exactly, step by step, because it mattered.

What they are checking: Discipline with procedures, which keeps melt chemistry and safety consistent.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker stay safe.

What they are checking: A team safety mindset, which the plant lists as a core value.

What would you want to learn here over the next couple of years?

What they are checking: Interest in growth through training or apprenticeships, which suggests they will stay.

What would you do

This job is 12-hour shifts, first or third. How would you handle that schedule?

What they are checking: Commitment to long shifts in hot conditions, which drives attendance and retention.

How do you feel about wearing heavy protective gear for a whole shift in the heat?

What they are checking: Realistic acceptance of PPE requirements that protect against burns and splash.

You see something wrong with a furnace and you aren't sure it's serious. What do you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to stop and report rather than guess, which prevents serious incidents.

How do you communicate with the molding line when the melt is running behind?

What they are checking: Teamwork and clear communication between the melt deck and the downstream molding line.

About the work

Why is it so important to keep moisture away from charge material going into a furnace?

What they are checking: Whether they know wet material can cause explosions, the most important safety fact on a melt deck.

Have you used a forklift or crane to move heavy materials?

What they are checking: Equipment skills used to transport melting materials and supplies on the deck.

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The full job description

As published by Charter Manufacturing.

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! Charter Casting in Shawano is Hiring in Production for Melt Deck Operators. 1st or 3rd Shift + $2,000 sign on bonus. Pay starts at $24.75/hr + Build a career at a company that supports you. We offer: • Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business • Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday! • Bonuses - sign on bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus • Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days • Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America! • Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays • All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots! • Our culture - we prioritize safety , teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement • Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program • Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties • Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more! 2 Positions Available at Charter Casting — 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166 Melt Deck Operator | 1st or 3rd Shift (12-hour shifts, 6pm-6am) | $24.75 - 27/hr • Transport melting materials and supplies; • Operate melting furnace charging equipment • Learn to operate the melting furnaces. • Transport melting materials and supplies from the warehouse or other locations to the melt deck. • Remove full slag hoppers from the melt deck and transport to commercial refuse containers. • Responsible for own safety and the safety of others in the area. Want to see what our jobs are like? Check out our YouTube for quick 60 second videos to envision yourself building a career with us. Melt Deck Operator: http://youtu.be/4ctFzgVeELM?si=hQ2WC9cWGYlviGCi What You Bring: • 1 year prior experience working in manufacturing, foundry, metals, or related field • Someone who lives by our values of trust, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement • High School Diploma (we can help with our GED works program!) • Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 60lbs • Basic math and problem solving skills This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws.  Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process. Charter Casting is formally Charter Aarrowcast #CharterCasting #ManufacturingJobs 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). This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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