Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Title: Extrusion Operator
Location: Spirit Lake, IA
Compensation: $24.39 per hour - paid weekly
Schedule: 3rd shift | Monday-Friday | 11:00pm-7:00am
Job Type : Contract | Full-time About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Extrusion Operators for a leading supplier in the fishing industry located in Spirit Lake, IA. In this role, you'll help keep extrusion lines running smoothly, support consistent product quality, and work with a dedicated and experienced production team. If you enjoy hands-on, mechanical work and want a dependable overnight schedule with weekly pay, this could be a great opportunity for you.
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What You'll Do as an Extrusion Operator

• Monitor extruders to ensure continuous operation
• Perform mixing, equipment setup, and accurate machine adjustments
• Maintain logs on temperatures, settings, and machine conditions
• Remove full spools and load empty ones on take-up equipment
• Inspect lines for roughness, correct diameter, elongation, and overall quality
• Monitor winding and tension levels on all spools
• Perform die, braid, color, and material changeovers
• Record material usage and scrap quantities
• Complete preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Disassemble and reassemble die packs as needed

What You Need to Bring to the Extrusion Operator Role

• High school diploma/GED OR 6-12 months related experience/training
• Strong mechanical aptitude with good hand dexterity and coordination
• Ability to follow recipes/data to produce quality monofilament
• Ability to handle 5-50 lb spools and move 200 lb containers using a barrel cart (with or without reasonable accommodations)
• Good judgment and focus on safety while maximizing production yield

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 opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. Doherty Staffing Solutions is a family-owned company with over 45 years of experience, offering personalized recruiter support and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We foster an inclusive workplace and proudly welcome candidates from all backgrounds as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ready to Apply?

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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!