Welder 1, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee is seeking an experienced welder to perform MIG welding on aluminum and steel, setup welders, and ensure quality results. The role requires reading blueprints, attention to detail, and teamwork to meet production standards.

You will be responsible for machine setup, performing vertical and horizontal welds, maintaining a safe environment, and addressing defects. Candidates should be able to work in a manufacturing setting with strict quality controls and 6S practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; welding certificate preferred.
• Experience in MIG welding and reading blueprints is essential.
• Ability to weld aluminum and steel and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Check and adjust program to ensure proper machine setup.
• MIG weld and set up join/fabricate materials (steel/aluminum).
• Ensure work meets safety and quality standards.
• Assemble items per work instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; follow 6S rules.
• Inspect work for defects and nonconformances.
• Verify welder is in proper working condition.
• Stop production if nonconformance risk detected.
• Support environmental policy with process improvements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Measuring tools

Welding equipment operation

Vertical & horizontal welds

Quality standards

Problem solving

Education

High School/GED

Associate's degree preferred

Welding certificate preferred

Job description

Posted Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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