UV Printer Operator / Engraver

National Engravers, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2.8 weeks

401(k) match 4%

Paid holidays

Air-conditioned environment

FSA/HSA

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

National Engravers Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a motivated UV Printer Operator / Engraver to join our production team. You will operate CO2 and fiber lasers, UV printers, and engraving equipment to decorate crystals, acrylics, wood, and metal.

Training is provided in a creative, clean manufacturing environment. This full-time role offers an 8-hour shift starting at 7 am, a benefits package including PTO (2.8 weeks in year one), paid major holidays, a 4% 401(k) match, and an air-conditioned shop

Qualifications

• Experience or education in graphic design, engraving, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or CorelDRAW.
• Willingness to learn new software, equipment, and decoration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Run the machines that decorate Crystal, Acrylic, Wood, and Metal products.
• Operate Mechanical Engravers, Laser Engravers, UV Printers, and Sandblasting equipment.
• Use CO2 and Fiber Lasers to engrave a variety of materials.
• Utilize large-format UV printers to decorate awards and recognition products.
• Follow production priorities as directed by the Production Supervisor and manage your own production queue.
• Work an 8-hour shift starting at 7 am.

Skills

Graphic design

Attention to detail

Deadline-oriented

Education

Graphic design education or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CorelDRAW

Job description

$18 – $22 Per Hour | Full-time

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated UV Printer Operator / Engraver to join our production team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our sales and production teams to create and decorate products using lasers, UV printers, and mechanical engraving equipment. Training is provided, and this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a specialized, creative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the machines that decorate Crystal, Acrylic, Wood, and Metal products
• Operate Mechanical Engravers, Laser Engravers, UV Printers, and Sandblasting equipment
• Use CO2 and Fiber Lasers to engrave a variety of materials
• Utilize large-format UV printers to decorate awards and recognition products
• Follow production priorities as directed by the Production Supervisor and manage your own production queue
• Work an 8-hour shift starting at 7 am.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in graphic design, engraving, or related fields
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or CorelDRAW
• Willingness to learn new software, equipment, and decoration techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• 2.8 weeks of PTO in the first year
• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid major holidays
• Air-conditioned production environment
• FSA/HSA available
• Clear opportunities for advancement

Company Description

National Engravers Inc. manufactures and decorates recognition products, including crystal, pewter, glass, wood, and marble products for use in the gift and award industry.

Our work environment is very clean, air conditioned, and creative space. We are serious about what we do but have fun doing it. Our product is bringing recognition and decorated products to the marketplace. It’s a creative and uniquely rewarding business. Established in 1993 we have 70+ Team members with over 45,000 customers that we work with. We provide a long list of benefits including paid medical insurance and a healthy match 401K, as well as 112 hours of PTO in the first year.