Laser Engraving Technician — Precision Optics Parts

Nightforce-Optics,-Inc.; Orofino (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off 60 hours first year

10-13 paid holidays per year

Matching 401k after one year

4-day work week

Job summary

Nightforce Optics in Orofino, Idaho is seeking a Laser Engraving Technician to join our Materials team. This role ensures components are properly identified, production-ready, and aligned with our quality standards, from setup and calibration of laser equipment to final inspection.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, enjoy working with precision equipment, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to maintain Nightforce's Rugged. Reliable. Repeatable. ethos.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Ability to learn laser engraving software and operate equipment.
• Strong spatial awareness for accurate engraving spacing.
• Attention to detail with quality-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized, independent work ethic, able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the laser engraving equipment per instructions.
• Load/unload, monitor, and adjust engraving to Nightforce quality standards.
• Inspect etched work for depth, uniformity, and defects with precision tools.
• Interpret sketches/diagrams to determine engraving methods.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, Marketing, and Production to ensure procedures.
• Engrave and print patterns, logos, and lettering on scope parts.
• Use design software to create engraving patterns and proofs.
• Present parts to QA for First Article Buy-off and address deficiencies.
• Track parts count and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Support Nighforce projects with cross-department contributions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser Engraving Software

Microsoft Office

Vernier caliper

Laser engraving equipment

Calibrated scales

Job description

Nightforce Optics in Orofino, Idaho is seeking a Laser Engraving Technician to join our Materials team. This role ensures components are properly identified, production-ready, and aligned with our quality standards, from setup and calibration of laser equipment to final inspection.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, enjoy working with precision equipment, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to maintain Nightforce's Rugged. Reliable. Repeatable. ethos.