CNC Machinest - 3rd shift

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!

Job Description

CNC Machinist – 3rd Shift (10PM–6AM)

Location:

7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Shift: Third Shift (10PM–6AM)

Schedule:

Sun night - Friday morning

One Family. One Team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive hourly pay + 3rd shift differential

Weekly pay and quarterly gain sharing
401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Family-owned stability and strong safety culture

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

What You’ll DoAs a Tool Room Technician, you’ll set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of tool room and 3‑axis CNC equipment, including full machine setup and conversational programming, to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in production. You’ll support operators, troubleshoot and improve tooling and machining processes, and ensure equipment is running safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Daily Operations Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment

Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes

Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling

Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments

Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required

Troubleshooting

Identify and resolve tooling issues

Improvise temporary tooling when needed

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues

Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems

Project & Prototype Work Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments

Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records

Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning

Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDAccredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience2+ years of tool making experience

CNC operation and programming experience

Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches

Skilled in using precision measuring tools

Strong math, problem solving, and communication skills

Ability to follow instructions and work well with others

Preferred Qualifications Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training

Ability to independently program CNC machines

Experience documenting tooling components

Metal stamping or cold forming tooling experience

MIG/TIG welding experience

Physical Requirements Constant standing

Frequent reaching, fine motor use, lifting up to 10 lbs Occasional walking, balancing, lifting up to 35 lbs Minimal climbing, carrying, push/pull, below-waist work, sitting; lifting up to 50 lbs Ability to meet all physical requirements with or without accommodation#appcast
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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).