Welder, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee in Des Moines, IA, seeks a skilled MIG welder who can set up welders and complete vertical and horizontal welds on aluminum or steel. You will read blueprints, ensure quality and safety, and assemble parts per instructions in a 6S environment.

The role requires ability to identify defects, stop production if nonconforming, and maintain equipment readiness. Welding test is required for employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess MIG welding skills including setup of welders.
• Able to weld vertical and horizontal welds on aluminum and/or steel.
• Read blueprints/drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.
• Examine work for defects and handle nonconforming parts.
• Ability to stop production for nonconformance.
• Familiar with 6S housekeeping and workplace cleanliness.
• Must pass welding test.

Responsibilities

• Check and adjust program to ensure proper machine settings.
• MIG weld and set up materials (steel and/or aluminum).
• Ensure work meets safety and quality standards.
• Assemble items per work instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment per 6S rules.
• Inspect for defects and address nonconforming parts.
• Verify welder is in good working condition.
• Support environmental policy with process improvements.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Aluminum/steel welding

Vertical/horizontal welds

Equipment setup

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Angle gauges

Grinding tools

Welding equipment setup

Job description

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 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 is 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