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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!
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 gainsharing
401(k) with company match and profit sharing
Family-owned stability and strong safety culture
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
What You’ll Do
As 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 GED
Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience
2+ 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
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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).
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