Manufacturing - Welder II

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).

Purpose

The Welder II role 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 Responsibilities

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
• 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…