Machine Operator 2, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 2 for the 3rd shift at our Des Moines, IA facility. The role focuses on operating a range of production equipment and ensuring quality through measurement and inspection.

You will be responsible for setups, calibration, and daily machine checks, while maintaining a clean, safe work area. The position requires prior hands-on manufacturing experience, ability to read blueprints and use precision tools, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g., nibblers, power saws).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment (punch press, press brake, folding machine, turret press, laser, CNC mill, saw).
• Perform machine setups and calibration to start production cycles.
• Tend machines and parts to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Use gauging equipment to verify dimensions and complete daily machine checks.
• Load programs and setup tooling in machines.
• Report defective materials or conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Tools

Nibblers

Power saws

Job description

Machine Operator 2, 3rd Shift# Careers## Machine Operator 2, 3rd ShiftApply: Des Moines: Full time: Posted 9 Days Ago: REQ00473# Position Summary:The Machine Operator 2's primary responsibility is to operate production equipment, including but not limited to punch press, press brake, folding machine, turret press, flatbed laser, tube bender, buffing line, CNC mill and saw. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.# Accountabilities:* 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.# Qualifications:* 2+ years' hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.* Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g., nibblers, power saws).* 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.