Manufacturing - Laser & Plasma Operator

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate laser and plasma cutting systems to fabricate steel parts to production standards. The role includes setting up and programming equipment, inspecting finished parts, moving materials, and maintaining safety, accuracy, and equipment care. The position is classified as on-site and requires regularly performing job functions at a company office or worksite. Operators must be able to work in environmental conditions that may include extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noise, and wear required personal protective equipment. EFCO emphasizes integrity, quality, innovation, and super service, alongside participation in environmental, safety, and health program activities. Team members are required to wear PPE, participate in safety training, support safety activities, and promptly report hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating CNC cutting systems, including laser or plasma systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Must pass EFCO’s internal test.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads; frequent standing and walking; repetitive hand and arm motions; and wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform job functions at a company office or worksite and withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noise.

Responsibilities

Select and position the correct steel on the cutting bed using material-handling equipment; verify item numbers and align material for processing.
Retrieve and run the appropriate cutting program using the machine controller; adjust torch settings for material thickness, align the starting point, and initiate cutting.
Sort finished pieces, verify part identification, perform basic component cleaning, and return scrap for reuse where applicable.
Make programming changes or complete setups for new or custom production runs; monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to meet tolerances.
Inspect parts for conformance, conduct required quality audits, and maintain production records in work orders and Kronos.
Perform routine machine maintenance and report equipment issues.
Follow environmental and safety procedures, participate in training and safety programs, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform additional duties as assigned to meet business needs and organizational priorities.