Laser Etch Technician - 1st shift

About the Role

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a focus on high growth and ingenuity. As a Laser Etch/Engrave Operator at our Warsaw, IN location, you will set up and operate laser etch machines to engrave/etch metal parts on a 1st shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laser equipment, hand tools, fixtures, and jigs.
• Check complete orders in the Laser Etching area for paperwork accuracy and verify counts.
• Run production in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform setup for parts according to blueprints and guidelines, including programming and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, inspection check-sheets, and instructions.
• Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height stands to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions.
• Maintain and ensure accurate counts on completed parts and scrapped parts; complete production paperwork and make required entries into the company database.
• Program laser equipment for operation.
• Report key job status to Departmental Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager.
• Interface with Visual Labor Entry system and monitor work orders.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, and depth micrometers.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine appropriate operations to be performed.
• Able to check parts on the comparator and the micro vu.
• Understanding of programming for Laser Etch; previous related experience required.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes.
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts.
• Someone who accepts assignments with an open, cooperative, positive, and team-oriented approach.
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams.
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year.
• Employer-funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-funded STD and LTD insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Great 401(k) with company match.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement.
• Temperature-controlled environment.
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community.
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance and EAP.