Welder 1, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a MIG welder capable of fabricating aluminum and steel parts, setting up welders, and producing consistent, high-quality joints. The role requires reading blueprints, verifying dimensions, and stopping the line to prevent nonconformances.

You will work in an environment with coolant, dust, and noise, and must follow 6S practices, maintain tool readiness, and collaborate with teammates to maximize productivity.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED; associate's degree preferred.
• Experience: MIG welding experience preferred.
• Must pass welding test.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Check and adjust program to ensure proper program is set to the machine.
• MIG weld and set up (steel and/or aluminum).
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by following 6S procedures.
• Examine work for defects and identify nonconforming parts.
• Read welding work schedule and ensure proper timing.
• Stop production or shipment if nonconformance is detected.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Measuring tools

Welding setup

Vertical and horizontal welding

Safety compliance

Machinery familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Angle gauges

Grinders

Welding equipment basics

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
• First Off Procedure (specification, place jig, check dimensions, check first product)
• 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)
• Read welding work schedule
• 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

Computer Skills:Must demonstrate computer literacy

Certificates & Licenses:Welding Certificate preferred

Other Requirements:Must pass the welding test