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 and 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 and 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.

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 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:
  Occasionally
• Crouching:
  Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive…