Manufacturing - Tool & Die Setter

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. is seeking a hands-on operator to support fabrication and forming operations in Des Moines, IA. You will set up punches, dies, and related equipment, run presses with accuracy, and help maintain steady material flow on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include quality documentation, blueprint interpretation, and safety participation. This onsite role requires reading and writing skills, a High School diploma, and a commitment to safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Proficient in blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Set up presses and dies, adjust machine settings to meet job specs and ensure safe setup.
• Operate fabrication equipment including punch presses, brake presses, and furnaces with precision.
• Support material flow and handling using hoists and carts to maintain production efficiency.
• Perform quality checks, read blueprints, complete audit sheets, and log labor details.
• Contribute to safety and environmental practices by following procedures and participating in training.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Punch presses

Dies

Bevellers

Job description

Purpose

Support EFCO’s fabrication and forming operations by setting up, maintaining, and operating punch presses, dies, and mechanical systems. Contribute to safe and accurate production through hands‑on machine preparation, equipment handling, and quality control.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Set Up Presses and Dies (35%)
Prepare punch pads, dies, hand trips, and barrier guards for mechanical and hydraulic presses. Adjust machine settings to meet job specifications and ensure proper safety setup.

Operate Fabrication Equipment (30%)
Run punch presses, brake presses, and forge furnaces with precision. Use bevellers and other shop tools to produce quality‑formed components.

Support Material Flow and Handling (15%)
Move, stage, and organize materials using hoists and hydraulic/crank carts. Assist other operators as needed to maintain production efficiency.

Perform Quality and Documentation Tasks (10%)
Read blueprints accurately, complete quality audit sheets, and log labor details in Kronos and work orders.

Contribute to Safety and Environmental Practices (10%)
Follow company safety procedures and environmental policies. Participate in safety training, inspections, and improvements across the shop.

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
• Ability to read and write
• Proficient in blueprint reading

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.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

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.

Physical Demands

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

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 a reasonable accommodation:

• 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
• 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: Frequently to Continuously
• 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
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines,IAlocation.

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.