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Machine Operator

Chart, Inc.
New Prague, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Chart’s Machine Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Chart’s products. Responsibilities of a Machine Operator include, but not limited to, the operation and setup of a CNC Plasma, CNC Waterjet, and a Plate Blaster machine.

1st Shift Position

What Will You Do?

  • Setup, operate, and monitor multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment, including saws.
  • Ability to troubleshoot multiple machines
  • Safe operation of equipment.
  • Inspect and perform minor maintenance on all assigned machines.
  • Maintain assigned shop equipment, hand tools and measuring devices.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes/hoist and forklifts.
  • Maintain required production records.
  • Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work station with equipment in safe operating condition.
  • May be asked to work in other areas as company needs require
  • Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

  • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs. with assistance
  • Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
  • Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
  • Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
  • Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
  • Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
  • Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
  • Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be...

  • Previous experience with various types of metals preferred
  • Previous machine/equipment operation.
  • Familiarity with the use of hand tools.
  • Familiarity of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures.

Our Benefits Package...

  • Compensation range: $23.93-$32.58/hour
    • Night shift employees receive an additional $2.00/hour shift differential
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to an HSA account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
  • Up to two weeks of paid family leave
  • 401k retirement savings plan including a company match

Competencies

Driving Projects to Completion
Championing Customer Needs
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Driving for Results
Learning Quickly
Acting with Integrity

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $24 - $33

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