Laser Engraving Operator

Position: Laser Engraving Operator - Veteran or First Responder

Department: Production - Engraving

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Location: 3400 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32092

Remote: Unavailable

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail and excellent time management skills and preferably someone with a military, first responder, or law enforcement background. The ideal candidate is directly responsible for using Adobe Illustrator to timely and accurately create custom templates in and operating class 4 laser engraving machines to engrave templated designs on various products and materials.

Must be organized, resourceful, have impressive critical thinking and time management skills, and be detail-oriented. The ability to handle complex machines and tools with a willingness to lead by example in the workplace is a must. Successful candidates will thrive in an ever-growing, fast-paced environment, have exceptional communication, willing to take the initiative, and be prompt and reliable.

What We Expect of You:

• Manage customer orders in the queue based on age and priority status.
• Identify overdue or potentially overdue work orders and prioritize accordingly.
• Read and understand customer orders, ensuring orders meet character count and image specifications.
• Proof customer custom orders for spelling errors or missing information
• Set up orders utilizing standard PC equipment with the addition of ezCAD and RD Works.
• Create custom design templates based on customer specifications utilizing Illustrator.
• Vector custom images utilizing Illustrator and/or Photoshop
• Operate and maintain one or more class 4 laser engraving machines per the standard operating procedure.
• Analyze and set up equipment based on product and order specifics, following brand standards for consistency, accuracy, and quality.
• Meet productivity requirements and deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality that exceeds high-quality standards.
• Perform inspections of equipment, structures, materials, and products.
• Administer end-of-day maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to good warehousing practices and safety standards.
• Aid other departments during lulls in your day.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• Required - Veteran/LEO/First Responder background
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of computers
• 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly, Laser Engraving, CNC Machine Operator, or Graphic Design preferred
• Proven experience working with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, preferred
• Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics
• Strong analytical, comprehension, and computer skills
• Maintain clear and honest communication at all times.
• Able to follow instructions, use independent judgment, sound reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Resiliency; respond well to constructive feedback

Requires the ability to:

• Adhere to time & attendance policies, procedures, & work area schedule
• Must be able to traverse the production facility
• Tolerate cold and hot warehouse environments and varying noise levels.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for the duration of the shift
• Perform inspections of equipment, structures, materials, and products.
• Frequently required to sit, climb (stairs), walk, stand, bend, and stoop.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to read, compose written correspondence, hear, and communicate verbally.
• Regularly lift and move objects 10-60 lbs., and occasionally lift and move items that weigh more than 80 lbs.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability
• Employee discount
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Casual Dress Code
• A/C Controlled Warehouse
• 401k

EOE/D/V