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Charter Manufacturing

Produces steel, wire, and automotive components

Production Worker - Machine Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$23 - $27/hr
Junior
Shawano, WI, USA
In PersonOn-site at Charter Casting, 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, Wisconsin.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 1 year of prior experience working in manufacturing, a foundry, metals, or a related field.
  • Have a high school diploma; the employer may help candidates pursue a GED.
  • Be able to push, pull, lift, and move up to 60 pounds.
  • Have basic math and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate trust, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Transport melting materials and supplies, including moving them from the warehouse or other locations to the melt deck.
  • Operate melting furnace charging equipment and learn to operate melting furnaces.
  • Remove full slag hoppers from the melt deck and transport them to commercial refuse containers.
  • Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others in the area.
  • Grind iron castings to specifications using tools such as robots, hand grinders, stationary grinders, and pencil grinders.
  • Perform grinding-wheel changes.
  • Record data and complete paperwork.
  • Make and prepare sand cores using molds to form holes or hollows in iron castings, including setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting multiple pieces of equipment.
  • Enter settings into a computer system.
  • Review process sheets and inspect core conditions.
  • Complete preventive maintenance as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior machine shop experience is a plus.

About the company

Charter Manufacturing is a privately held family of metals businesses that produce steel, wire, and automotive components for automotive, construction, and industrial customers. Its products are manufactured through standard metal forming and processing steps, then supplied to clients with a focus on strong customer relationships and continuous improvement to ensure high quality and reliable delivery. The company differentiates itself through its culture of trust, empowerment, and employee engagement, which helps teams excel, innovate, and respond to challenges. Charter Manufacturing aims to deliver exceptional value to customers while protecting its team members and pursuing steady growth, even in adverse conditions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mequon, Wisconsin

Founded

1936

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What believers are saying

  • August 19, 2025 expansion adds four draw machines at Fostoria and one at Saukville.
  • February 12, 2025 SBQ retrofit brought KOCKS blocks and advanced NDT to Cleveland.
  • June 24, 2025 and November 7, 2025 awards signal energy efficiency and environmental credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Setliff v. Charter Manufacturing filed March 4, 2025 alleges unpaid overtime and pay-to-shift practices.
  • Expanded wire draw capacity needs two remaining machines through early 2026, delaying full payoff.
  • Older family-run industrial portfolio faces existential customer loss if automotive demand weakens.

What makes Charter Manufacturing unique

  • Charter Steel is North America's largest steel coil processor and fully integrated supplier.
  • Charter Wire supplies Tier 1 engineered shaped wire, cold-finished bar, and stamped components.
  • Charter Manufacturing bought Niles Iron in July 2024, adding scrap-recycling integration.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 30th, 2024
Bgl Announces The Sale Of Niles Iron Metal Company To Charter Manufacturing

New partnership brings together two family-owned companies with a combined 200+ years of experience in the metals industryCHICAGO, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of Niles Iron & Metal Company (Niles Iron), a leading regional scrap metal recycler, to Charter Manufacturing, a diversified metals manufacturer. BGL's Metals & Advanced Metals Manufacturing investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Niles Iron in the transaction.The transaction highlights BGL's experience advising businesses that operate in the ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal processing industry.The partnership brings together two family-owned companies with a combined 200+ years of experience in the metals sector. Post this Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of Niles Iron & Metal Company (Niles Iron), a leading regional scrap metal recycler, to Charter Manufacturing, a diversified metals manufacturer. BGL’s Metals & Advanced Metals Manufacturing investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Niles Iron in the transaction.Founded in 1917, Niles Iron is strategically located to serve wide supplier bases and consumers throughout the Midwest and Northeast. The company has two locations in Niles, Ohio. One yard, situated on 52 acres, is devoted to the purchase, processing, storage, and transportation of all grades of iron and steel scrap