Early Career - Industrial Maintenance Technician

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! Jump Start your Career in Maintenance! Are you mechanically curious and ready to learn? We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated individual to join our team as an Entry Level Maintenance Technician. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, work with experienced professionals, and grow in a stable, team‑oriented environment — especially as we celebrate our 90th anniversary 2 Positions Available at Charter Casting — 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166 Opening 1: 2nd shift (10‑hour days). Start at 2pm and wrap up at midnight! Monday to Thursday. +2nd shift premium of an extra $1.50/hr Opening 2: 3rd shift (12-hour days). 7pm to 7am. Weekends - Friday, Saturday, Sunday. You work 36 hours and are paid for 40! + 3rd shift premium of an extra $2.25/hr Why Work Here: PAY: We offer a competitive base pay — now increased to $24.75 per hour + plus a shift premium = $26.25 - $27/hr BONUS: A $5,000 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’ll Do: Learn how to inspect and maintain equipment that keeps our facility running smoothly Assist experienced mechanics with repairs and installations Perform preventive maintenance (PM) tasks Operate forklifts and use basic hand tools Follow safety procedures to help maintain a safe and efficient workplace What You’ll Need: High School Diploma or GED (we can help through our FREE GEDWorks program) A willingness to learn and basic mechanical aptitude Ability to read instructions and use basic math Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude 1+ year of prior manufacturing, maintenance, or mechanical experience Familiarity with facility systems like dust collection (a plus, not a must!) Physical Aspects of the Job: Frequent standing and occasional lifting up to 60 lbs Some climbing, reaching, and working at different heights We provide all training needed to help you stay safe and succeed Why Join Us? On‑the‑job training with experienced mentors Opportunities to grow into advanced maintenance roles Supportive team culture that values safety, learning, and collaboration Competitive pay and benefits Charter Casting is formerly 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). OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)