Welder 1, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a skilled MIG Welder in Des Moines, IA. The position requires proficiency in MIG welding, adherence to safety, and the ability to read blueprints. This role will involve fabricating materials, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. To succeed, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with experience preferred. A welding certificate is an asset, and successful applicants must pass a welding test.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• MIG welding experience and/or training preferred.
• Must pass the welding test.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform MIG welding on aluminum and steel.
• Maintain a safe work environment and quality standards.
• Check machine programs and examine work for defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Measuring equipment use

Welding knowledge

Hand tool use

Vertical and horizontal welding skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Small grinding equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY — Must possess MIG (Wire/GMAW) welding skills including setup of welders and ability to weld vertical and horizontal welds with satisfactory results using aluminum and/or steel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT — 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Check and adjust program to ensure proper program is set to the machine
• MIG weld and set up (join/fabricate materials: steel and/or aluminum)
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Assemble items as instructed by work instructions
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Examine work for defects
• Identify and handle nonconforming parts
• Ensure welder is in proper working condition (check temperature)
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers
• Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements
• Ability to provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Effectively work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Ability to use measuring equipment (calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges)
• Ability to operate small grinding equipment (right angle grinder, pencil grinder, belt sander, etc.)
• Ability to know a good weld versus a bad weld in terms of Dee Zee standards
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions
• General knowledge of how to use welding equipment
• Know how to set up machines for personal preferences
• Ability to use hand tools (clamps, grinders, etc.)
• Possess vertical and horizontal welding skills

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate, GED, or HSDE; Associate's Degree preferred

Experience: One-year related experience preferred; MIG welding experience and/or training preferred

Certificates & Licenses:Welding Certificate preferred

Other Requirements:Must pass the welding test