Manufacturing - Welder II

EFCO Corp.•Des Moines, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 The Welder II role performs production welding tasks using MIG equipment, builds complex forms and weldments with or without fixtures, and contributes to form maintenance and quality assurance to support manufacturing operations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, 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.