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Stamping Machine Operator

Charter Manufacturing · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you worked in a factory or production job before? What did you run?

What they are checking: Relevant experience or transferable habits from similar work.

Tell me about a time you followed a safety rule even when it slowed you down.

What they are checking: Safety habits around presses, which can cause serious hand injuries.

How do you stay focused doing the same task for a full shift?

What they are checking: Consistency and attention over long, repetitive work, where small lapses can mean scrap or injury.

There are several levels for operators to move up. What would you want to learn to grow here?

What they are checking: Interest in growth, which signals they may stay and advance.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Honesty and ownership, which matter in a quality-focused plant.

What would you do

You'd run up to four stamping machines at once. How would you keep track of all of them?

What they are checking: Ability to manage several machines while catching problems early.

A machine starts making parts that look slightly off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report problems instead of running bad parts.

This is a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. How will you make it work?

What they are checking: Reliability and honest planning for night work, since missed shifts leave machines and coworkers short.

What would you do if you saw a coworker reach into a press without it being locked out?

What they are checking: Willingness to speak up and stop unsafe work, even with a coworker, to prevent a serious injury.

About the work

This facility is heavily focused on quality. How do you check that your parts are good?

What they are checking: Attention to detail and use of gauges or inspections to catch bad parts.

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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! Production Operator Charter Wire’s 81st Street facility is currently looking to fill a 3rd shift manufacturing job in our Stamping Department. Operators will run multiple machines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented production environment. Click the Link below to learn more! Production Operator at Charter Wire – 81st Street What do you need to know about the job? • Pay Range - $21+/ hour and up, based on experience! • Shift - 3rd: 10PM-6AM • 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 Production 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. Stamping Department Operators run up to four stamping machines to ensure we are making very specialized parts that will meet customers’ quality requirements. They will operate in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail for quality, performing inspections and basic troubleshooting. How do we know that you will be successful? • We commit to being invested in your success – you work for us & 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. 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, you must be able to meet the minimum physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodation. • To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously is required. #appcast250 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).

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