Etching Operator

Guhring USA; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring USA in Wisconsin seeks an Etching Operator to set up and operate laser engraving equipment to produce markings per customer specifications. You will prepare workpieces, verify setups, and perform first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

The role requires reading production orders, computing dimensions for lettering and designs, and ensuring accuracy through careful inspection and adjustments. Travel to customer locations may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and understand production work orders and follow work instructions.
• Capable of operating a computer and laser engraving unit.

Responsibilities

• Set up laser engraving equipment and determine proper settings.
• Inspect etched work for depth, uniformity, and defects using gauges or magnification.
• Prepare work pieces by cleaning and polishing before engraving.
• Position tool, set laser head height, and run first piece to verify setup.
• Make adjustments as needed and obtain supervisor approval.

Skills

Read work orders

Operate laser engraving unit

Organize and plan work

Flexibility for overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser engraving equipment

Computer literacy

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.