Manufacturing - Welder II

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions•Des Moines, IA

11d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder II performs production welding using MIG equipment, builds complex forms and weldments with or without fixtures, and contributes to form maintenance and quality assurance in support of manufacturing operations. The role fabricates forms and structural components using flux-core, high-tensile, and aluminum wire, interprets mechanical drawings, and uses welding equipment and other fabrication tools to complete precise assemblies. It also includes inspecting welds and dimensions, repairing defects, maintaining equipment and returned forms, and accurately recording labor and task completion. The position is 100% onsite at EFCO’s Des Moines, Iowa location. The job requires regular performance of duties at a company office or worksite and the ability to work in environmental conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noise. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. The physical demands include exerting up to 70 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects, along with frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and arm movements. EFCO emphasizes integrity, quality, innovation, super service, and participation in environmental, safety, and health programs. Team members are expected to wear required PPE, participate in safety training, and promptly report hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in MIG welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Must pass EFCO’s weld test.
Experience with aluminum, high-tensile, and flux-core wire.
Familiarity with measuring tools to 1/64 inch.
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at a company office or worksite.
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noise.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting up to 70 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Perform production MIG welding on forms and structural components using flux-core, high-tensile, and aluminum wire; operate MIG gun welders and manually finish welds.
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 handling equipment, including grinders, plasma cutters, torches, and gauges.
Inspect weld quality, dimensions, and fit using measuring tools; participate in quality audits, repair weld defects, and maintain documentation as needed.
Perform daily equipment maintenance and assist with repair and refurbishment of returned forms.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Record labor accurately and on time through work orders and Kronos.
Communicate with team members and supervisors to keep projects on track.
Participate in safety and health program activities, wear required personal protective equipment, complete safety training, and report hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries promptly.
Perform additional duties as assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.