CNC Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Operator
Location: Northwood, IA
Compensation: $20.50 per hour - paid weekly
Schedule: 2nd shift | Monday-Friday | 3:30pm-1:30am
Job Type: Temporary/Contract About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring CNC Operators for a custom manufacturing company in Northwood, IA. In this role, you'll support daily production by operating CNC equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe workspace. If you enjoy hands-on work and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this could be an excellent fit!
Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role! What You'll Do as a CNC Operator:

• Read and interpret manufacturing job orders
• Set up CNC machines and equipment per job specifications
• Order and stage materials as needed
• Perform quality and value-added checks throughout production
• Accurately track time, parts, scrap, and labor in the manufacturing software
• Assist with general equipment maintenance
• Sort, stack, count, and package finished parts
• Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout
• Train new operators on equipment

What You Need to Bring to the CNC Operator Role:

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ months of relevant experience or training (manufacturing preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
• Ability to lift/move 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally (with or without reasonable accommodations)
• Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy 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. Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. Questions about the CNC Operator job? Contact our Owatonna office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.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


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As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!