Welder, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking a welder to operate MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.

You will perform weld inspections, adjust machine settings to specifications, follow drawings and work instructions, and maintain a safe, clean workplace while meeting quality standards in a challenging environment. Responsibilities include following First Off procedures and contributing to process improvements to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience operating MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment.
• Weld inspection and rework where needed to meet specs.
• Ability to follow environmental and safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with reading drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.
• Perform accurate weld inspection, identify nonconforming parts, ensure welds meet acceptance criteria and rework if applicable.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process improvements and reducing waste.
• Check and adjust machine settings to ensure parts are fabricated per specifications.
• Ensure welder and equipment are in proper working condition.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Fabricate items as instructed by drawings and work instructions.
• Follow First Off Procedure (specification, place jig, check dimensions and first product).
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment by complying with 6S rules and caring for equipment.
• Must achieve trainee level BOM standard cycle times while maintaining quality parts.

Skills

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

Weld inspection & quality control

Reading drawings & work instructions

Safety compliance

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Machine setup and adjustment

Job description

Position Summary:

The Welder will utilize various welding processes to set up welders and weld vertically and horizontally with satisfactory results using aluminum and/or steel at standard rates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Accountabilities:

• Operate and set up MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.


• Perform accurate weld inspection, identify nonconforming parts, ensure welds meet Dee Zee's and customer weld acceptance criteria and rework if applicable.


• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste while acting on environment performance results and findings.


• Check and adjust machine settings to ensure that the part is fabricated correctly according to specifications.


• Ensure welder is in proper working condition.


• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.


• Fabricate items as instructed by drawings and work instructions.


• Follow First Off Procedure (specification, place jig, check dimensions and check first product).


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules and regulations and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.


• Must achieve trainee level BOM standard cycle times while maintaining quality parts in all welding processes.

Qualifications:

• Operate and set up MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.


• Perform accurate weld inspection, identify nonconforming parts, ensure welds meet Dee Zee's and customer weld acceptance criteria and rework if applicable.


• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste while acting on environment performance results and findings.


• Check and adjust machine settings to ensure that the part is fabricated correctly according to specifications.


• Ensure welder is in proper working condition.


• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.


• Fabricate items as instructed by drawings and work instructions.


• Follow First Off Procedure (specification, place jig, check dimensions and check first product).


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules and regulations and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.


• Must achieve trainee level BOM standard cycle times while maintaining quality parts in all welding processes.