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Production Overhead Crane Operator

Charter Steel
Germantown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
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 Steel is Hiring in Production on Night Shift 26.50/hr $2,000 Hiring Bonus!

WHY CHARTER STEEL?

  • Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday!
  • Bonuses - sign on bonus, 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
  • Full time work with stable hours - overtime available
  • 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
  • Fun team events like regular team meals, family picnics & holiday parties
  • Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!

Job Description

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Billet Conditioner: http://youtu.be/NGlhKmMr3_M?si=E69YOGWozR-0RwrI

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid of heat, hard work, and doing the job right, we’ve got a place for you. At Charter Steel in Saukville, WI, we melt, pour, and shape the steel that keeps America moving — and we’re looking for dependable people who want to be part of that process.

1 Positions Available at Charter Steel — 1658 Cold Springs Rd. Saukville, WI 53080

Billet Conditioner (Melting Department) | 4:30pm-4:30am | $26.50/hr

  • Rotate through different positions throughout 12-hour shift.
  • Operate overhead crane
  • Use power tools to remove kerf from billets.
  • Apply ID tags using a welding torch and mark billets with chalk.
  • Place chains and spacer bars between billets
  • Perform quality inspections
  • Frequent walking, standing, push/pull, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
  • Rotating 5-2-2-5 Schedule. 12 hour shifts. 5 nights on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off!

What You Bring

  • A high school diploma or GED (we can help through our FREE GEDWorks program)
  • Comfortable with basic math (like counting and simple calculations).
  • Team player who works well and communicates with others
  • Background in manufacturing or industrial production, assembly, warehouse, welding, construction, metals, steel, or other hands on jobs
  • Forklift & Overhead Crane experience is a plus!
  • Strong safe work mindset

Help us create the steel that builds the future! Take the next step and join a team that respects your effort, values your skill, and invests in your future. Apply today and start building something solid with us

Key Words & Skills

Manufacturing - Industrial Production - Forklift - Steel - Crane Operator - Industrial Labor - Shift work - Quality Inspection - Safety Awareness - Material Handling - Equipment Operator - Inventory Tracking - Entry Level Manufacturing - Welding Torch - General Labor - Safety Focused - Overhead Crane Operator - Steel Mill - Melt Department

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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).

Salary : $27 - $2,000

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