Barline Breakoff Operator - 3rd 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 in Woodstock is Hiring in Production! (formerly Charter DuraBar)

As a Barline Operator, you’ll operate saws and barline equipment to cut continuous cast metal bars to customer specifications. You’ll use measuring tools, follow work orders, and help move material through the final stages of the line. This role combines equipment operation, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098

Shift: 3rd Shift | 8pm-6am

Pay: starting at $26.50 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $2.25 = 26.50/hr)

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’ll Do

• Program and operate automatic saws to cut bars to specified lengths.
• Mark, notch, and break bars using hydraulic break-off equipment and work order instructions.
• Verify bar lengths using gauges, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
• Safely remove pulling bars from the line.
• Perform material handling and lift truck duties at the end of the line, helping transport bars to other departments.
• Sort and dispose of scrap in designated areas.
• Assist with barline start-up and support other barline processes as needed.
• Work with teammates across departments to keep operations moving.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and meet environmental and quality requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders.
• Basic math skills, including decimals and measurements.
• Ability to read and use gauges, tape measures, and similar measuring devices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Helpful Experience

• Manufacturing experience in an industrial environment.
• Forklift operation experience.

Physical Requirements

This position involves frequent sitting, use of hands and feet, reaching, and pushing or pulling. It also requires occasional standing, walking, neck and spine movement, and lifting up to 15 pounds, along with limited carrying, climbing, and work below waist level. Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ready to put your accuracy and equipment skills to work? Apply today.

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).