Engineering - Precast Formwork Checker
Des Moines, IA, United States2d ago
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- Location
- Des Moines, IA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Experience
- 15–18 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2d ago
Skills
blueprint readingcadmechanical drawingsquality controlwarehouse operations
About the role
Purpose
Lead advanced checking of erection and mechanical drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, and safety. Provide mentorship to drafting staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of EFCO’s drafting and engineering standards.
EFCO Culture & Safety Statement
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.
Essential Functions
Drawing Accuracy and Quality Control (30%) Check and assemble complex erection drawings for both standard and custom projects. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to EFCO standards by collaborating closely with drafters and engineers. Apply technical expertise and attention to detail to support high-quality, safe, and consistent drawing output.
Training and Mentorship (30%) Train and support district drafters and checkers, reinforcing best practices and consistent application of drafting standards. Recommend updates to training materials and drafting guidelines. Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement through collaboration and professional guidance.
Mechanical Drawing Review (15%) Review detailed mechanical drawings for use in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Use sound judgment to identify inconsistencies, validate information, and ensure that all outputs meet EFCO’s design expectations.
Workflow Supervision (15%) Act as a backup to the Corporate Production Engineer by overseeing drafting workflows when needed. Manage equipment lists, monitor project timelines, and support team productivity while aligning day-to-day activities with EFCO’s quality and operational goals.
Liaison and Troubleshooting (10%) Serve as a key resource between warehouse, engineering, and project teams. Resolve assembly and field-related issues by applying strong service orientation and communication skills. Support successful project delivery through proactive coordination and problem-solving.
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.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of checking or related drafting experience.
Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
Leadership: N/A
Computer Skills: Proficiency in CAD software.
Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. No travel required.
Core Competencies
Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
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 reasonable accommodation:
Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
Hearing: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
Expertise in:
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
The position is currently classified as on- site.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
Lead advanced checking of erection and mechanical drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, and safety. Provide mentorship to drafting staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of EFCO’s drafting and engineering standards.
EFCO Culture & Safety Statement
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.
Essential Functions
Drawing Accuracy and Quality Control (30%) Check and assemble complex erection drawings for both standard and custom projects. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to EFCO standards by collaborating closely with drafters and engineers. Apply technical expertise and attention to detail to support high-quality, safe, and consistent drawing output.
Training and Mentorship (30%) Train and support district drafters and checkers, reinforcing best practices and consistent application of drafting standards. Recommend updates to training materials and drafting guidelines. Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement through collaboration and professional guidance.
Mechanical Drawing Review (15%) Review detailed mechanical drawings for use in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Use sound judgment to identify inconsistencies, validate information, and ensure that all outputs meet EFCO’s design expectations.
Workflow Supervision (15%) Act as a backup to the Corporate Production Engineer by overseeing drafting workflows when needed. Manage equipment lists, monitor project timelines, and support team productivity while aligning day-to-day activities with EFCO’s quality and operational goals.
Liaison and Troubleshooting (10%) Serve as a key resource between warehouse, engineering, and project teams. Resolve assembly and field-related issues by applying strong service orientation and communication skills. Support successful project delivery through proactive coordination and problem-solving.
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.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of checking or related drafting experience.
Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
Leadership: N/A
Computer Skills: Proficiency in CAD software.
Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. No travel required.
Core Competencies
Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
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 reasonable accommodation:
Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
Hearing: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
Expertise in:
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
The position is currently classified as on- site.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.