Welder, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
High School Graduate, GED, or HSDE
Must demonstrate computer literacy
Must pass the welding test

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred
One-year related experience preferred
MIG welding experience and/or training preferred
Welding Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

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.