Manufacturing - Welder II

Posted: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/20/2026 07:54:49
Indexed on: 01/20/2026 07:54:49

Location: Des Moines, IA, 50301, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

EFCO is hiring!

Description:

Purpose

Perform production welding tasks using MIG equipment, build complex forms and weldments with or without fixtures, and contribute to form maintenance and quality assurance to support manufacturing operations.

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 for Production (35%)
Weld forms and structural components using flux-core, high tensile, and aluminum wire. Operate MIG gun welders and finish welds manually for consistent build quality.

Build Weldments and Specials (20%)
Fabricate standard, SWL, and special forms using laser-etched guidelines or tab-and-slot features-often without fixtures. Interpret mechanical drawings to construct complex assemblies.

Operate Weld Fixtures and Tools (15%)
Work with weld fixtures and handling equipment, including grinders, plasma cutters, torches, and gauges to complete precise fabrication tasks.

Conduct Inspections and Audits (10%)
Verify weld quality, dimensions, and fit by using measuring tools and participating in quality audit processes. Repair weld defects and maintain documentation as needed.

Support Maintenance and Repair (10%)
Perform daily equipment maintenance and assist with the repair and refurbishment of returned forms. Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Record Time and Task Completion (10%)
Report labor through work orders and Kronos with accuracy and timeliness. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to keep projects on track.

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
  • Skills & Experience: Proficiency in MIG welding processes
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
  • Pass EFCO's weld test
  • Experience with aluminum, high tensile, and flux-core wire
  • Familiarity with measuring tools down to 1/64 inch

Core Competencies
  • Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
  • Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
  • Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
  • Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
  • Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

Level III Job Classification Physical Requirements

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

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

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 are Frequently to Continuously

Level III Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Functional Job Analysis

Rarely 1-5% of the day

Occasionally 6-33% of the day

Frequently 34-66% of the day

Continuously 67-100% of the day

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.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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