Engineering - Precast Formwork Checker

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. is seeking an experienced professional to lead advanced checking of erection and mechanical drawings for both standard and custom projects.

You will mentor district drafters and checkers, promote adherence to drafting standards, and ensure output quality and safety. The role includes supervising drafting workflows as a backup to the Corporate Production Engineer, coordinating with warehouse and engineering teams, and helping drive EFCO’s quality objectives through consistent process

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 15 years of checking or related drafting experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Check and assemble complex erection drawings for standard and custom projects. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to EFCO standards by collaborating closely with drafters and engineers.
• Train and support district drafters and checkers, reinforcing best practices and consistent application of drafting standards.
• Review detailed mechanical drawings for use in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Use sound judgment to identify inconsistencies, validate information, and ensure outputs meet EFCO’s design expectations.
• Back up the Corporate Production Engineer by supervising drafting workflows and managing equipment lists, timelines, and team productivity.
• Serve as a liaison between warehouse, engineering, and project teams to resolve assembly and field-related issues and support project delivery.

Skills

CAD software

Mentorship

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

Lead advanced checking of erection and mechanical drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, and safety. Provide mentorship to drafting staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of EFCO’s drafting and engineering 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.

Essential Functions

Drawing Accuracy and Quality Control (30%)

Check and assemble complex erection drawings for both standard and custom projects. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to EFCO standards by collaborating closely with drafters and engineers. Apply technical expertise and attention to detail to support high‑quality, safe, and consistent drawing output.

Training and Mentorship (30%)

Train and support district drafters and checkers, reinforcing best practices and consistent application of drafting standards. Recommend updates to training materials and drafting guidelines. Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement through collaboration and professional guidance.

Mechanical Drawing Review (15%)

Review detailed mechanical drawings for use in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Use sound judgment to identify inconsistencies, validate information, and ensure that all outputs meet EFCO’s design expectations.

Workflow Supervision (15%)

Act as a backup to the Corporate Production Engineer by overseeing drafting workflows when needed. Manage equipment lists, monitor project timelines, and support team productivity while aligning day‑to‑day activities with EFCO’s quality and operational goals.

Liaison and Troubleshooting (10%)

Serve as a key resource between warehouse, engineering, and project teams. Resolve assembly and field‑related issues by applying strong service orientation and communication skills. Support successful project delivery through proactive coordination and problem‑solving.

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: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of checking or related drafting experience.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in CAD software.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills. Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities. No travel required.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job‑specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

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 reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

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.