Manufacturing - Laser & Plasma Operator

About the Role

Operate laser and plasma cutting systems to fabricate steel parts to production standards. Handle setup, programming, inspection, and material movement with attention to safety, accuracy, and equipment care.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority. All team members are required to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities, including wearing required personal protective equipment, participating in safety training, and reporting hazards or incidents immediately.

Responsibilities

• Load and Prepare Material (20%): Select and position the correct steel on the machine's cutting bed using material handling equipment. Confirm item numbers and align materials for efficient processing.
• Operate CNC Cutting Equipment (25%): Use the machine controller to retrieve and run the appropriate cutting program. Adjust torch settings based on material thickness, align the starting point, and initiate the cutting process.
• Remove and Identify Cut Parts (15%): Sort finished pieces, confirm part identification, and perform basic cleaning of components. Return scrap material for reuse where applicable.
• Program and Adjust Machine Functions (10%): Make on-the-fly programming changes or full setups as needed for new or custom production runs. Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to meet tolerances.
• Perform Quality and Maintenance Tasks (15%): Inspect parts for conformance, perform required quality audits, and maintain accurate production records in work orders and Kronos. Complete routine machine maintenance and report issues.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Area (15%): Follow all environmental and safety procedures, participate in training and safety programs, and keep the workspace clean and organized.
• Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating CNC cutting systems (laser/plasma).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Must pass EFCO's internal test.

Core Competencies

• 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.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

Physical Demands

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. The following physical and mental tasks are required with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing & Speaking: Continuously
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently
• 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/Left): Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left/Right Hand Repetitive Coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, occasionally up to 80 lbs

Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noises. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.

Schedule

This role works 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.