Charter Manufacturing
ToolMakerII
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“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.
problem solving skills
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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