Metal Handler - 2nd Shift

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: 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm
Pay: starting at $25.75 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $1.50 = 25.75/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.

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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).