Charter Manufacturing

ToolMakerII

$0–0k Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Tool Maker II at Charter Manufacturing. Skills: Tool making, CNC operation, CNC programming. Set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of tool room and 3‑axis CNC equipment. manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in production”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure equipment is running safely, accurately, and efficiently

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Constant standing, Frequent reaching, fine motor use, lifting up to 10 lbs, Occasional walking, balancing, lifting up to 35 lbs, Minimal climbing, carrying, push/pull, below-waist work, lifting up to 50 lbs, Ability to meet all physical requirements with or without accommodation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or GED, Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience, 2+ years of tool making experience, CNC operation and programming experience Mazatrol programing, Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches, Skilled in using precision measuring tools, math, problem solving, and communication skills, Ability to follow instructions and work well with others

Nice to Have

Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training, Ability to independently program CNC machines using Mazatrol, Experience documenting tooling components, Metal stamping or cold forming tooling experience, MIG/TIG welding experience

What You'll Do.

and operate a wide range of tool room and 3‑axis CNC equipment

and modify tooling used in production

troubleshoot and improve tooling and machining processes

ensure equipment is running safely

Set up and operate Mazak lathes

and adjust for wear and material changes

and preventative maintenance on tooling

Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments

Support Production to keep machines safe

Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required

Identify and resolve tooling issues

Improvise temporary tooling when needed

Partner with Production

and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues

Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems

or concepts to plan and lay out work

document tool changes

and update component records

Perform detailed bench work

Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues

Communication Scope

communication skills

Full Job Description

## 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! **What You’ll Do** As a Tool Room Technician, you’ll set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of tool room and 3‑axis CNC equipment, including full machine setup and conversational programming, to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in production. You’ll support operators, troubleshoot and improve tooling and machining processes, and ensure equipment is running safely, accurately, and efficiently. **Starting Pay:** **_$32.50 +_** depending on experience, with the opportunity to earn several increases within your first two years **Shift:** Day Shift, 6AM – 6PM **Schedule:** 3-2-2-3 rotation 3 days working, 2 days off, 2 days working, 3 days off, giving you a 3-day weekend off every other weekend, built-in overtime pay **Location:** 3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208 **Daily Operations** * Set up and operate Mazak lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment * Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes * Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling * Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments * Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec * Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required **Troubleshooting** * Identify and resolve tooling issues * Improvise temporary tooling when needed * Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues * Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems **Project & Prototype Work** * Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments * Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work * Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records * Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning * Identify draw

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