Job Title: Waterjet Operator – 2nd Shift
Location: Northwood, IA
Compensation: $20.50 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: 2nd shift | Monday-Friday
Job Type: Temp
About the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Waterjet Operators for Federal Foam Technologies, a manufacturing company in Northwood, IA. In this role, you’ll set up and operate waterjet equipment to produce quality custom-fabricated parts while following job orders, specifications, and established safety procedures. If you enjoy hands-on manufacturing work, operating equipment, and maintaining high quality standards, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!
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What You'll Do as a Waterjet Operator – 2nd Shift:- Set up and operate waterjet equipment according to job orders and established procedures
- Read and follow manufacturing job orders, work instructions, and basic blueprints
- Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure parts meet specifications
- Accurately count parts and record production time, completed parts, and scrap in manufacturing software
- Assist with routine equipment maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized
- Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout practices as trained
- Cross-train on additional manufacturing equipment and processes as needed
What You Need to Bring to the Waterjet Operator – 2nd Shift Role:- High school diploma or GED
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, job orders, and procedure manuals
- Basic math skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to stand regularly and perform physical, hands-on work throughout the shift
- Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Willingness to work around moving machinery, airborne particles, and heat in a manufacturing environment
Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing SolutionsEnjoy
weekly pay, access to
health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and
temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a
family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a
local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Waterjet Operator job, contact our
Owatonna office at
(507) 444-9088.
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.