Laser Etch Technician - 1st shift

Avalign Technologies, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan match

Temperature controlled environment

Community involvement

Job summary

Avalign Technologies, Inc. in Warsaw, IN is seeking a Laser Etch/Engrave Operator on a 1st shift to set up and run laser etch equipment, engrave metal parts, and ensure order accuracy. You will read blueprints, perform setups, and use calipers/micrometers for quality checks in a precision-driven environment.

You will document production data, maintain counts, and communicate status to supervision. This role offers comprehensive benefits, a temperature-controlled facility, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and using calipers/micrometers.
• Understanding Laser Etch programming and related procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laser equipment, hand tools, fixtures and jigs.
• Check complete orders in Laser Etching area for paperwork accuracy, verify count.
• Run production per established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform setup for parts according to blueprints, including programming and tooling.
• Read blueprints and instructions for part operations.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges to perform quality checks.
• Maintain accurate counts and production paperwork, enter data into systems.
• Report job status to supervisor or manager.
• Interface with Visual Labor Entry system and monitor work orders.
• Comply with company policies and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprint reading

Laser engraving programming

Math skills

Team-oriented

Tools

Laser Etch machine

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 a1st 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
• 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
• Great 401(k) with company match
• 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.