Etching Operator

About the role

The Etching Operator sets up and operates laser etching equipment to produce markings, lettering, and designs according to customer specifications. This position prepares workpieces, verifies machine setups, and performs first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Determine machine settings, measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs, or patterns to be engraved to customer specifications.
• Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects using gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.
• Prepare workpieces for etching or engraving by cleaning and polishing.
• Place tool in designated V-block and set laser to appropriate head height.
• Run first piece to assure setup, make adjustments as required, and obtain approval from supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand production work orders and follow work instructions.
• Capability to operate a computer and laser engraving unit.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work based on business needs and instructions of production control manager.
• Flexibility for possible overtime.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and smell.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May travel to customer locations.