Dee Zee

Manufactures USA-made truck and SUV accessories

Welder 1

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDes Moines, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least one year of experience with MIG and TIG welding is preferred.
Ability to stop the production line or prevent shipment when products are nonconforming or potentially nonconforming.
Ability to use measuring equipment, including calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges.
Ability to operate small grinding equipment, including right-angle grinders, pencil grinders, and belt sanders.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings to determine welding requirements.
Ability to read and understand written work instructions.
Ability to recognize whether welds meet Dee Zee and customer acceptance criteria.
A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

Operate and set up MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.
Inspect welds accurately, identify nonconforming parts, ensure welds meet Dee Zee and customer acceptance criteria, and rework parts when applicable.
Support environmental policies by implementing processes proactively, suggesting improvements, reducing waste, and acting on environmental performance results and findings.
Check and adjust machine settings to fabricate parts according to specifications.
Ensure welding equipment is in proper working condition.
Work safely and meet quality standards.
Fabricate items according to drawings and work instructions.
Follow the First Off Procedure by reviewing specifications, placing the jig, checking dimensions, and checking the first product.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations, and taking proper care of equipment and facilities.
Achieve trainee-level BOM standard cycle times while maintaining quality parts in all welding processes.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree or welding certification is preferred.

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 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:

1+ year experience with MIG and TIG welding preferred.
Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconforming products to our customers.
Ability to use measuring equipment (calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges).
High level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
Ability to effectively work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Ability to operate small grinding equipment (right angle grinder, pencil grinder, belt sander, etc.).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
Ability to read and understand written work instructions.
Ability to recognize when a weld meets Dee Zee and customer acceptance criteria.
High School Graduate or GED, required; Associate Degree or Wedling Certification preferred.

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