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Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Job Description
Location: Fairhaven, MN
Compensation: $24.00–$26.00 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: 1st shift | Monday–Thursday
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-time
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Machine Operator workers for a fabric building manufacturing company in Fairhaven, MN. In this role, you’ll help program, run, and support production on plasma cutting machinery while assisting with materials, schedules, and continuous improvement efforts. If you enjoy hands-on, technical machine work and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this opportunity may be an excellent fit!
What You’ll Do as a Machine Operator:
- Program parts to be cut on the plasma table
- Use nesting software to efficiently program machinery
- Read and interpret complex drawings
- Create part nests to reduce waste and improve material utilization
- Adjust drawings based on customer needs
- Assist with scheduling to meet production goals
- Manage remnant materials and inventory
- Run the plasma table as needed and follow all job work instructions
- Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
What You Need to Bring to the Machine Operator Role:
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions
- Strong math, computer, and communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, and use hands for long periods
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to follow safety procedures and use necessary PPE
- Reliable transportation to the Fairhaven, MN area
- Previous machine operator experience preferred (per employer requirements)
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. If you have questions about the Machine Operator job, contact our St. Cloud office at (320) 253‑4473.
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 at: www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits
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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!
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