Manufacturing - Welder II - 2nd Shift

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Welder II for 2nd shift to perform MIG welding on production parts and weldments, including aluminum and high-tensile applications. The role involves interpreting drawings, using fixtures, and maintaining precise weld quality.

The position requires operating MIG welders, fabricating standard and special forms, and conducting quality inspections. You will support maintenance, document work, and communicate with the team to meet production goals onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG Welding for Production (35%).
• Build Weldments and Specials (20%).
• Operate Weld Fixtures and Tools (15%).
• Conduct Inspections and Audits (10%).
• Support Maintenance and Repair (10%).
• Record Time and Task Completion (10%).

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Weld testing

Aluminum welding

Flux-core welding

Measuring tools 1/64 inch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Purpose

TheWelder IIrole 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.

Key Responsibilitie s- this is a 2nd shift Welder II position. Applicants must be willing/able to work from 4:00PM-12:30AM.

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.

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: Occasional
• 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

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.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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

Working Arrangement

• This role will work100% onsiteat our Des Moines, IA plant.