Tool & Die Maker, 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm flex)
Dee ZeeIowa, United States
Posted March 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Dee Zee designs, manufactures, and distributes high‑performance truck accessories—including running boards, toolboxes, roof rails, tube products, and bed protection—that are used by major automakers as OEM parts and by consumers nationwide. Founded in 1977, the company’s Iowa‑based facilities cover over one million square feet of production, packaging, and logistics, and its engineers use advanced design software to create custom‑fit solutions for every vehicle model. Dee Zee’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in lean, eco‑friendly manufacturing, recycled materials, and partnerships with Sustainable Forestry Initiative‑certified suppliers. By combining durable, stylish design with rigorous quality standards, the brand has become a trusted partner for Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota. The company’s focus on innovation, local sourcing, and green practices sets it apart in the competitive truck‑accessory market.
Job Description
Responsible for producing precision tools, working with computer aided design and manufacturing software, and operating various machines and equipment in a tool room environment.
Requirements
- Produce precision tools such as jigs, dies, and molds
- Work with 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software
- Cut and shape parts using a combination of lathes, presses, grinders and cutting machines
- Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling for new and old job prints
- Make, repair, or requisition replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock
- Inspect and sharpen tools and ensure tool holders are in good working condition before placing back on shelf or in tool drawers
- Check tooling in and out of tool room computer
- Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinding
- Assembly of fixtures, jigs, special machines, etc.
- Welding, including tool steel
- Heat treat tool steels
- Perform quality checks on parts
- Operate forklift and material handling equipment
- Troubleshoot machine and die setup
- Perform major die repair
- Setup and operate CNC machine
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations
