Laser Engraving Associate

Job Type

Full-time

Saint Augustine, FL • Laser

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

About Til Valhalla Project:

Til Valhalla Project (TVP) is a veteran-owned apparel and memorial product company. Proceeds from sales allow us to provide free memorial plaques to the families of fallen heroes (military, first responders, and law enforcement) and give back to our Military community via donations to raise awareness for Veteran Suicide.

There is no better place to grow your career than at TVP. You will be challenged to be creative, be a pacesetter, and develop new skills. Our community-focused mission makes work personal and more rewarding. Be a part of our TVP Family and be proud of the impact you will make on our customers' lives.

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.

• 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

Job Requirements

• Veteran/LEO/First Responder background (preferred)
• 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