CNC Machinist/ Tool Room – 3rd Shift (10PM–6AM)

Charter Manufacturing • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools
• Strong math, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with others

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 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
• 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
• 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 drawing issues and escalate appropriately

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + 3rd shift differential
• Weekly pay and quarterly gainsharing
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Family-owned stability and strong safety culture
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• company-paid life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED