Production Operator

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 is Hiring in Production + $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Looking to build a rewarding career in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment? As we proudly celebrate 90 years of craftsmanship and innovation, Charter Casting is seeking motivated individuals to join their team.

Molding Operator | 1st Shift (10-hour shifts, Mon-Thur, 6am-4pm) | $23/hr

• Operate molding machines and set cores
• Assemble and prepare sand molds for pouring
• Inspect and prepare all patterns, set up mold production
• Coordinate & communicate with melt and molding lines
• Quality inspections on castings and patterns
• Maintain a clean workspace, ladle repairs, and prepare for next production run

Melt Deck Operator | 3rd Shift (12-hour shifts, 6pm-6am) | $27/hr

• Transport melting materials and supplies;

• Operate melting furnace charging equipment

• Learn to operate the melting furnaces.  

• Transport melting materials and supplies from the warehouse or other locations to the melt deck.

• Remove full slag hoppers from the melt deck and transport to commercial refuse containers.

• Responsible for own safety and the safety of others in the area.

Core Operator | 1st or 3rd shift (12-hour shifts) | $23-$25.25/hr

• Make and prepare sand cores using molds to form holes or hollows in iron castings. Including set up, adjustments, and troubleshooting multiple pieces of equipment.
• Enter settings into computer system
• Review process sheets and inspect conditions of cores
• Complete preventative maintenance as required

Grinding Operator | 1st shift (10-hour days, Monday to Thursday | $23/hr

• Grind iron castings to specifications
• Use power tools such as robots, hand grinders, stationary grinders and pencil grinders
• Perform wheel changes
• Record data & complete paperwork
• Prior machine shop experience is a plus!

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• BONUS: A $2,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS paid out after 90 days + quarterly bonuses + annual profit‑sharing bonus!

• BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision starting within 31 days of employment. Plus 401(k) with company match, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays & paid time off!

• TRAINING: We believe in training. Your experience + our training = success.

What You Bring:

• 1 year prior experience working in manufacturing, foundry, metals, or related field

• Someone who lives by our values of trust, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement

• High School Diploma (we can help with our GED works program!)

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 60lbs

• Basic math and problem solving skills

Charter Casting is formally Charter Aarrowcast

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).