Metal Handler I

Job Description

Job Description

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 - Woodstock is Hiring in Production!

Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098

Shift: 3rd shift - 8pm - 6am (10 hour shifts)

Pay: starting at $26.50 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $2.25 = 26.50/hr)

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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 -  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!

What you would do:

• Transport molten iron via forklift (of all sizes), wheeled containers, or by carrying from holding vessels to/from bar lines and melt deck.
• Sample molten iron for temperature and composition within tolerances.
• Support team with tapping, slagging, and chipping operations.
• Maintain production schedules and communicate effectively.
• Add various alloys to molten iron per work order instructions.
• Clean molten iron from used ladles.
• Communicate progress to other shifts verbally or in writing.
• Manage time to deliver molten iron to bar lines and melt deck at appropriate intervals.
• Recognize abnormalities with molten iron and equipment and report findings to Lead and/or Maintenance team members.
• Work effectively in teams within and outside the department..

Physical aspects of the role:

• Frequent foot use, lifting up to 20 lbs, hand use, sitting, and standing.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, complex neck/spinal motion, and walking.
• Minimal carrying, climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs, and below waist level work.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GEDWorks program eligible).
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read thermometers and record data.

Nice to have's:

• Manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
• Forklift operation experience.

Charter Casting is formerly Charter Dura-Bar

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The entry hourly rate for this position is $24.25 per hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

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).