Manufacturing – Tool & Die Setter

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.

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. 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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write
• Proficient in blueprint reading

• 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.

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
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:
Frequen…