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Dee Zee, Inc.

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY Primary duty is to operate the following equipment including but not limited to: Extrusion Saw, Metlsaw, B & O Saw, Cerlobathe bender, Miter Saw, Punch Press, Flat Bed Lasers, and Age Oven. 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

Feed the necessary raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines

Complete daily machine check sheets and production recording

Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation

Ensure quality parts are being produced by making frequent quality checks

Perform typical machine shop and mold press operations to support the assembly floor

Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor

Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required

Perform the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, molding and all bench operators and inspect, outer production, calculate run-outs, pieces from run-out, scrap

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations

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

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints

Understanding of calipers, micrometers, and tape measures

Ability to properly check materials visually as well as using tools

Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Effectively communicate

Quality driven and have good housekeeping habits

Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate, GED, or HSDE preferred

Experience: One year of manufacturing and/or machine experience preferred

Computer Skills: Must demonstrate computer literacy

Certificates & Licenses: Must pass and maintain written and driving test for forklift certification as well as crane training

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