Laser Etch Operator - 3rd Shift

Avalign Technologies; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 41,600 - 54,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Avalign Technologies in Warsaw, IN is seeking a Laser Etch/Engrave Operator for a 3rd shift. You will set up and operate a Laser Etch machine to engrave/etch metal parts, interpreting blueprints and performing quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Responsibilities include running production per procedures, programming the laser, maintaining accuracy on paperwork, and communicating status to supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specs.
• Experience programming laser engravers.
• Proficient use of calipers, micrometers, height gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laser equipment and related fixtures.
• Verify orders and paperwork accuracy in Laser Etching area.
• Follow procedures to run production and complete production paperwork.
• Set up parts per blueprints and guidelines, including programming.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts per instructions and guidelines.
• Perform quality checks with calipers or micrometers and document results.
• Program laser equipment for operation and monitor output.
• Report status to supervisor and manage work orders.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Metrology tools usage

Strong math skills

Self-starter in fast-paced environment

Team communication

Tools

Laser engraving programming

Job description

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

We are looking for a Laser Etch/ Engrave Operator to join our Warsaw, IN location on a 3rd shift schedule. You will set up and operate Laser Etch machine to engrave/etch metal parts.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and maintain laser equipment, hand tools, fixtures and jigs
• Check complete orders in Laser Etching area for paperwork accuracy, verify count
• Runs production in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Performs 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, height stands to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions.
• Maintains and ensures accurate counts on completed parts and scrapped parts; completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company database
• Program laser equipment for operation
• Reports 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
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to read and use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, depth micrometers
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine appropriate operation 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 and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close‑knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• 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 accept 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

What You’ll Enjoy:

• 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, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.