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Production Worker - Machine Operator

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

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you worked in a foundry or a hot, heavy manufacturing environment before?

What they are checking: Whether they know what foundry work feels like physically and are ready for it.

Tell me about a time you followed a safety rule even when it was inconvenient.

What they are checking: Safety habits in a plant with molten metal, heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to get a tough job done.

What they are checking: Teamwork, which the posting lists as part of the plant's culture.

What would make you want to stay and grow here, maybe through an apprenticeship?

What they are checking: Interest in long-term growth, which signals they will stick with the job.

Tell me about a time you got feedback from a supervisor. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Coachability, which decides how quickly a new operator becomes reliable.

What would you do

Some of these jobs are 12-hour shifts, including nights. How would that schedule fit your life?

What they are checking: Honest commitment to long shifts, which drives attendance and retention.

You notice a machine making a strange noise and your lead is busy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report problems instead of ignoring them to keep running.

How do you handle doing physically demanding work for a full shift?

What they are checking: Realistic self-awareness about the physical demands so they last in the role.

About the work

Have you operated a forklift or other plant equipment? What did you use it for?

What they are checking: Relevant equipment skills that let them get productive faster in production.

How do you make sure the parts or castings you're responsible for meet quality standards?

What they are checking: Attention to detail and willingness to follow inspection steps every time.

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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. Multiple available shifts + $2,000 sign on bonus. Pay starts at $23/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! 4 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. Grinding Operator | 3rd shift (10-hour days, Monday to Thursday) | $25.25/hr • Grind iron castings to specifications • Use power tools such as robots, hand grinders, stationary grinders and pencil grinders • Perform wheel changes • Record data & complete paperwork • Prior machine shop experience is a plus! Core Operator | 1st shift or 3rd shift (12-hour shifts, 6am/pm - 6pm/am) | $23/hr - $25.25/hr • Make and prepare sand cores using molds to form holes or hollows in iron castings. Including set up, adjustments, and troubleshooting multiple pieces of equipment. • Enter settings into computer system • Review process sheets and inspect conditions of cores • Complete preventative maintenance as required Molding Operator | 1st Shift (10-hour shifts, Mon-Thur, 6am-4pm) | $23/hr • Operate molding machines and set cores • Assemble and prepare sand molds for pouring • Inspect and prepare all patterns, set up mold production • Coordinate & communicate with melt and molding lines • Quality inspections on castings and patterns • Maintain a clean workspace, ladle repairs, and prepare for next production run 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. Molding Operator: http://youtu.be/pznOf3FWXzE?si=P1GMQMchkz0-ct04 Melt Deck Operator: http://youtu.be/4ctFzgVeELM?si=hQ2WC9cWGYlviGCi Core Operator: http://youtu.be/0n5s5OSGeSw?si=oklXxAKi83ALz9N- Grinding Operator: http://youtu.be/PBiMyAC-1uw?si=9RorwxzfFxuX5Fgl 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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