Profile Specialist - MAD

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous 401(k) match

Profit sharing

DDU learning opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics is seeking a Profile Specialist to oversee laser and profiling operations in our Michigan facility. You will program, maintain, and troubleshoot metal cutting equipment, ensuring safe, high‑quality production and on‑time delivery.

You’ll collaborate with engineering on new designs, oversee preventive maintenance, and train operators while supporting continuous improvement and 5S organization across the production area.

Qualifications

• Oversee, operate, program, maintain and troubleshoot metal cutting operations.
• Program, nest, and optimize laser and profiling equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and 5S organization in production areas.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product implementation and ECNs.
• Provide hands-on production support and training to operators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profiling operations to ensure they are performed as specified.
• Create/modify JIs and Work Instructions for safe operation.
• Oversee PM programs to maximize machine uptime and update programs.
• Train Laser Operators and document training outcomes.
• Provide production reports including downtime analysis and efficiency.
• Be available to operators for jams and errors; coordinate with maintenance.
• Operate laser and press brakes to support production when needed.
• Travel for training or knowledge sharing as required.

Skills

Laser cutting knowledge

Profiling equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Training operators

5S housekeeping

Tools

Laser machinery

Profiling machinery

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. Our family of industry-leading brands — FISHER®, SnowEx®, WESTERN®, HENDERSON®, DEJANA®, and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it. We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision-making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

How We Do It

Our Core Values — Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors, which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Profile Specialist to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

How You Will Contribute

To oversee, operate, program, maintain and trouble‑shoot metal cutting operations in all phases of production. Responsible for the operation, programming, maintenance, and optimization of laser and profiling equipment. Ensures efficient production through proper machine setup, nesting, and troubleshooting while maintaining quality and safety standards. Partners with engineering on new product implementation and ECNs, oversees preventive maintenance to maximize uptime, and trains operators on equipment and procedures. Supports production as needed, including hands‑on operation, reporting performance metrics, and maintaining 5S organization.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Be versed in all aspects of all of the metal cutting machines used in this facility. This includes understanding all functions of each machine, flow of material to and from the machines, knowing capabilities and limitations of each machine. May attend classes and course study to help understand laser cutting principles, or specific technical aspects of each machine.
• Review new product designs to determine programming and operational issues. Set machine parameters to safely execute the correct operation, maximizing quality and throughput. Run test cycles to determine accuracy and quality. Work closely with design engineering to ensure new product designs are fabricated as intended. Understand ECN process and implement new ECN’s that are applicable.
• Oversee profiling operations to ensure they are performed in the manner specified in the Standard of Work or verbal instructions. Create and/or modify JI’s and Work Instructions to provide accurate documentation of safe operation of machines.
• Oversee PM programs of each machine to maximize machine up-time. Create/modify programs as needed. Take an active part in performing/auditing PM duties.
• Train all Laser Operators using specified JI methods. Document all training completed. Periodically evaluate training effectiveness with each operator.
• Responsible for nesting functions of all production and engineering programs that are run on the profiling equipment.
• Responsible for inventory of consumables ensuring an adequate supply is on-hand at all times. Train operators how to replace and adjust consumables as needed.
• Be available to operators when jams and/or errors can’t be cleared. Work with Maintenance technicians as needed. Use contract resources and rapid response plans when needed to troubleshoot and recover quickly from any work stoppage related to laser equipment.
• Perform hands‑on production support by operating laser and press brakes equipment as needed.
• Provide production reports to area Supervisors, including down-time analysis, PM logs, efficiency and utilization charts.
• Work periodically on overtime, alternate shifts and/or weekends to ensure full utilization of the laser equipment.
• Communicate with other shifts and departments to aid in maintaining part quality to acceptable standards.
• Use hoists or carts to move products of 50 pounds or more.
• Observe all safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Establish consistent 5S organization for each profile table cell.
• Follow Douglas Dynamics rules regarding work and conduct.
• Operate fork truck to assist in material handling.
• Able to travel for training or to share knowledge with other locations
• Run profiling machine in a production capacity when required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous 401(k) match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

At Douglas Dynamics, we don’t just talk about improvement — we live it. We’re committed to creating an environment where people can grow, ideas are encouraged, and learning never stops. Your development matters here, and we are invested in helping you build a rewarding career.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, people of color, and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Douglas Dynamics, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace — and we encourage you to apply.

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.