Manufacturing - Welding Engineer

Overview

MANUFACTURING WELDING ENGINEER 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 Manufacturing Welding Engineer role ensures safety, quality, and efficiency in the welding process while serving as the company authority on welding-related quality issues.

• Quality & Process Development (35%):
  Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification Records in accordance with AWS, ASME, and other industry standards. Implement process improvements in welding methods, equipment, and fixturing to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Provide technical guidance on joint design, welder access, weld distortion, and defect prevention. Conduct Engineering Drawing Reviews and recommend changes to improve manufacturability and weld quality.
• Training & Knowledge Development (30%):
  Develop and deliver training programs and materials for welding operators and non-welding team members. Train Quality Assurance personnel on proper inspection of welds. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of welding technology, industry best practices, and safety standards.
• Safety Compliance (20%):
  Ensure all welding activities comply with company safety rules and regulatory requirements. Identify and correct safety hazards, unsafe acts, and equipment malfunctions. Promote a safe working environment and support proactive safety initiatives.
• Core Values Integration (15%):
  Model EFCO Core Values in all aspects of work by acting with integrity, executing quality work, embracing innovation, and providing super service. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across functions.

• Medium:
  Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10
  -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.
• Ability to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing:
  Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language (Frequently)
• Talking:
  Frequently
• Vision:
  Continuously
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Balancing:
  Constantly
• Repetitive Motions:
  Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing:
  Frequently
• Stooping:
  Occasionally
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Rotation in Standing:
  Occasionally
• Elevated Work:
  Rarely
• Squatting:
  Occasionally
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally
• Static postures:
  Occasionally to Frequently
• Reaching:
  Occasionally
• Crouching:
  Occasionally
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods
• Ability to read, write, and express thoughts in English (complex documents)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Floor to waist vertical lift:
  Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to chest vertical lift:
  Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry:
  Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet
• One hand carry:
  Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 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 50 lbs, occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling:
  Frequently 50 lbs, occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Expertise in:
  Regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Environmental conditions (extreme heat/cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

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