Machine Operator

Chantelau Inc. delivers production-ready metal materials through precision sawing and value-added processing to strengthen American manufacturing. We convert raw stock into precisely cut, conditioned, and finished materials that arrive ready to enter our customers' machining and assembly processes — reducing their waste, bottlenecks, and prep work. Our capabilities include precision sawing at scale, CNC secondary operations, tumbling and end finishing, material conditioning and straightening, and kitting with production-ready packaging and crating. We serve machine shops, OEMs, engineers, and industrial production teams that prioritize efficiency and quality. As part of the family-owned Rotherson Industrial Group, Chantelau is committed to preserving and elevating U.S. manufacturing and putting skilled labor where it adds the most value.

Role Description Full-time, on-site Machine Operator based in Telford, PA. You'll set up, operate, and monitor metal cutting and processing equipment to produce parts to spec, on schedule, and to safety standards. Day-to-day work includes loading and unloading material, running saws and CNC equipment, measuring and inspecting parts, adjusting machine settings, performing basic preventive maintenance, handling finished product for kitting/packaging/crating, and documenting production data and quality checks. You'll work closely with the production lead and the rest of the floor team to solve problems, keep work moving, and improve how we do things.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $18–$26 per hour, depending on aptitude and experience
• Shift: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Overtime: Time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 in a week (with prior authorization)
• Pay frequency: Weekly

What we're really looking for We hire for intelligence, aptitude, and attitude over résumés. If you're a sharp problem-solver who takes pride in doing things right, we want to talk to you — even if your background isn't a perfect match on paper. The best operators here are the ones who think on their feet, communicate clearly, and want to get better at the craft.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery — sawing and/or CNC strongly preferred
• Comfortable using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures; able to read basic specs and document inspection results
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred (we'll train the right person)
• Familiarity with packaging and crating for industrial shipping a plus
• Able to identify basic mechanical issues and perform routine maintenance
• Strong problem-solving skills and a great attitude — willing to ask questions, flag issues, and learn new processes
• Clear communicator who works well with supervisors and teammates
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior manufacturing or metalworking experience preferred but not required
• Able to stand for extended periods, lift materials as required, and follow safety, housekeeping, and 5S practices
• Solid basic math and measurement skills

Benefits Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical insurance (eligible the first full month after 90 days)
• Dental insurance (eligible the first full month after 90 days)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match up to 4% of wages
• Paid Time Off that grows with tenure
• 9 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Paid bereavement leave
• Weekly pay with direct deposit available