1st Shift Machining Operator - Precision & Quality

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Machine Operator to operate production equipment such as punch presses, laser, bending and CNC machines. The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing and ability to read blueprints and use inspection tools.

The candidate should be team-oriented, communicate effectively, and maintain a clean, organized work area while ensuring high-speed machinery operates reliably under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication.
• Quality-driven with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Working knowledge of high-speed production machinery and measurement tools.
• Ability to follow first-piece inspection procedures (First Off Green Tag Procedure).
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, protractor and other inspection tools that may be required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups including calibration and cleaning to start a production cycle.
• Sand and deburr parts if necessary.
• Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Use and interpret gauging equipment to verify product dimensions.
• Complete daily machine check sheets and production recording.
• Control and adjust the functions and settings of machines (e.g. speed).
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Ensure quality parts are being produced by making frequent quality checks.
• Feed the necessary raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Load programs and set up tooling in machines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality-driven

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

First-off inspection

Tape measure reading

Micrometer reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Machine Operator to operate production equipment such as punch presses, laser, bending and CNC machines. The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing and ability to read blueprints and use inspection tools.

The candidate should be team-oriented, communicate effectively, and maintain a clean, organized work area while ensuring high-speed machinery operates reliably under challenging conditions.