Cell Operator - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title:
Cell Operator
Location:
Spirit Lake, IA
Compensation: $21.69 per hour - paid weekly
Schedule:
2nd Shift | 4:30pm-3:00am | Monday-Thursday
Job Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Cell Operators for a leading engineering and manufacturing company located in Spirit Lake, IA. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!
What You'll Do as a Cell Operator- Tend to one or more machine tools, special-purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metalwork pieces to specifications on a production basis
- Read blueprint or job order for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut, and determine the sequence of operations
- Select, position, and secure the tool in the tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post)
- Identify (including nonconforming dimensions) and separate all nonconforming parts
- Perform accurate inspections required by the print/job sheet using measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges to measure work pieces for conformation to specifications
- Perform secondary operations and inspections, including deburring and cleaning parts produced, as cycle time permits
- Count finished parts and pack them neatly into a clean container
- Enter the required data into the computer
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ months of relative experience and/or training
- Ability to measure components and assemblies to verify conformance to the print (tape measure, scale, caliper)
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of various types of tools used in the machining process
- Knowledge of gases and power sources used in the welding process
- Ability to read and interpret load-out list, shipment schedule, and all other related work documents
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.
For questions or additional information about the Cell Operator position, please contact our Jackson jobs office directly at .
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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