Senior Machine Operator - Precision Production & Setup

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Machine Operator 2 to operate production equipment such as punch presses, press brakes, folding machines, turrets, lasers, and saws.

You will perform setups, calibrations, and quality checks, read blueprints, and use gauging tools to verify dimensions while maintaining a clean, safe work area in a team environment. Requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, protractor and other inspection tools that may be required.
• Ability to follow first‑piece inspection procedures (First Off Green Tag Procedure).
• Working knowledge of high-speed production machinery and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups including calibration and cleaning to start a production cycle.
• Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Use 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-oriented

Reading blueprints

Tools

Hand and power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Machine Operator 2 to operate production equipment such as punch presses, press brakes, folding machines, turrets, lasers, and saws.

You will perform setups, calibrations, and quality checks, read blueprints, and use gauging tools to verify dimensions while maintaining a clean, safe work area in a team environment. Requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience.