Etching Operator

Guhring, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring, Inc. is seeking an Etching Operator in the Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin, responsible for setting up and operating laser etching equipment to meet customer specifications. In this role, you'll prepare workpieces, verify machine setups, and perform inspections to ensure quality standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant skills in operating equipment and reading work orders. This position may require overtime and involves physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage settings for laser etching equipment.
• Familiarity with inspection methods for quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laser etching equipment according to specifications.
• Inspect etched work for quality and compliance with customer requirements.
• Prepare workpieces for etching or engraving.

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

Flexibility for possible overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Etching Operator is responsible for setting up and operating 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.

PRINCIPAL 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 work pieces for etching or engraving by cleaning, polishing.
• Place tool in designated V-block and set laser to appropriate head height.
• Run first piece to assure set up. Make adjustments as required and obtain approval from supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High school diploma or equivalent required.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 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 purposes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hand to handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear and smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will travel to customer locations.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.