Manufacturing - CNC Operator

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

The CNC Operator role performs setup, programming, and operation of CNC machines to produce accurate parts in accordance with specifications. This includes monitoring equipment, verifying quality, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous production flow.

• Set up and operate CNC milling centers and lathes, including programming of parts without existing instructions.
• Interpret blueprints and work instructions to execute accurate machining operations.

• Perform regular inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision tools.
• Verify dimensions and part features against design criteria, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

• Record labor entries and job progress in work orders and Kronos.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation throughout the production process.

• Safely transport materials and parts using overhead cranes, forklifts, or jib cranes.
• Stage and organize parts to maintain production flow.

• Perform routine maintenance and daily cleaning tasks to extend equipment life and keep workstations organized and hazard-free.

• Diagnose and resolve minor tooling, machine, or part-related issues to reduce downtime and maintain consistent output.

• Comply with all EFCO safety protocols, environmental policies, and participate in scheduled safety training and improvement efforts.

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.

Level II Work:
Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 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
• 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
• Reaching:
  Frequently
• Crawling:
  Occasionally
• Crouching:
  Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions
  - Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers:
  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
• Pull horizontally:
  Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• 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
• 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

• 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.
• Responsibility
  :
  Takes ownership of actions,…