Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).
Purpose
Perform MIG welding operations on standard and custom parts using proper tools, techniques, and safety practices. Maintain weld quality and part accuracy while contributing to continuous production flow and adherence to safety standards.
EFCO Culture & Safety Statement
Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations. At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.
Essential Functions
Perform MIG Welding Tasks (30%)
Operate MIG gun welders to join metal components on standard and custom products. Use appropriate weld settings and fixtures to maintain weld integrity.
Read Drawings and Interpret Specifications (15%)
Review and interpret engineering drawings to determine weld locations, sizes, and sequence. Use tape measures and gauges to confirm dimensions to 1/64".
Support Retrofit, Modification, and Repair (15%)
Complete retrofits and modify standard products as directed. Repair forms and components following specifications and quality standards.
Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Area (10%)
Keep workspaces free from debris and organized for efficient workflow. Adhere to all environmental and safety procedures and policies.
Document Work and Conduct Quality Audits (10%)
Record labor time accurately in Kronos and work orders. Participate in the quality audit process to maintain production standards.
Operate Tools and Material Handling Equipment (10%)
Use cutting torches, arc air, plasma cutters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively during part fabrication.
Perform Preventative Maintenance and Other Tasks (10%) Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Assist with additional assignments from supervision to meet department objectives.
Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Welding experience and ability to pass a weld test
- Familiarity with mechanical drawings and measurement tools
Core Competencies
- Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
- Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
- Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
- Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
- Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Level III Work: Exerting up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Climbing: Rarely
- Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
- Vision: Continuously
- Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
- Standing: Frequently to Continuously
- Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
- Rotation in standing: Occasionally
- Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
- Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
- Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
- Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
- Reaching: Frequently
- Crawling: Occasionally
- Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
- Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously
- Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
- Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
- One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
- Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
- Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
- One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
- One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
- Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
- Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
- Expertise in:
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
The position is currently classified as on- site.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401k Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EFCO Culture and Safety
Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.
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EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service
