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Engraving Technician
Aerotek
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Engraving Technician Job Description The Engraving Technician produces highquality engraved identification productssuch as lamacoid nameplates, mimic bus labels, device tags, terminal markers, legends, and signageused on custom electrical switchgear and related equipment. This role converts engineering and shop markups into accurate CorelDRAW layouts, operates a Universal-brand laser engraving system, and ensures all plates meet drawing requirements, CSA and industry expectations, and internal quality standards while supporting efficient production and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Set up and safely operate a Universal laser engraver, including selecting appropriate power, speed, and PPI settings, configuring job setup, adjusting focus and height, arranging bed layout, and using fixtures correctly. Load, verify, and handle engraving materials to ensure they match job requirements and are suitable for the specified process. Perform test cuts and engraves to confirm depth, contrast, alignment, and character size before running full production jobs. Run production engraving jobs efficiently while maintaining required quality levels, traceability, and adherence to schedule. Perform basic machine maintenance, including cleaning lenses and mirrors (if applicable), cleaning the machine bed, checking exhaust and air assist, inspecting filters, and completing routine calibration and verification. Troubleshoot common engraving issues such as poor contrast, inconsistent depth, misalignment, material warping, smoke residue, and incomplete cuts, and escalate complex problems when necessary. Create, edit, and manage engraving files in CorelDRAW using company templates and naming conventions to ensure consistency and traceability. Interpret drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and tag schedules to generate correct legends, device identifiers, wire markers, and panel labels. Configure correct fonts, text heights, line weights, kerf and offsets (when cutting), and color mapping or layers to meet Universal driver requirements. Ensure correct orientation, reading direction, edge margins, hole locations (when drilling or cutting), and adherence to standard tag formats for all plates. Maintain a controlled library of standard plate layouts, such as breaker tags, selector switch legends, and warning labels, to improve repeatability and reduce setup time. Verify each job against the tag schedule and drawings, checking spelling, capitalization, tag numbers, terminal IDs, equipment references, and CSA warning wording when specified. Inspect finished parts for legibility, contrast, surface defects, correct size, and correct quantities before release to downstream processes. Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming parts, and perform rework or remakes as required to meet quality standards. Track completed work, including job traveler sign-off, quantities produced and scrapped, time spent, and material usage, using the companys systems such as ERP tools, spreadsheets, or job packets. Package and label finished nameplates accurately for the correct project, panel, or section to prevent mix-ups during assembly and shipping. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Panel Shop/Wiring, Quality Assurance, and Shipping to prioritize engraving work in alignment with the production schedule. Clarify unclear legends, missing information, or conflicting details with appropriate stakeholders before engraving to avoid errors and rework. Support continuous improvement initiatives by refining templates, standardizing settings by material, implementing mistake-proofing measures, and batching jobs to reduce setup time and increase throughput. Essential Skills At least 1 year of experience operating an engraving machine or laser engraver in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to set up and operate laser engraving equipment, including parameter selection, material loading, and basic maintenance. Proficiency with CorelDRAW, including creating and editing text layouts, using alignment tools, working with templates, and importing lists. Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce error-free text and labels. Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and tag schedules accurately. Comfort working with measurements, tolerances, and basic inspection tools such as rulers and calipers. Basic computer skills to manage engraving files, templates, and production tracking records. Capability to perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining focus on quality and traceability requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in production, fabrication, assembly, or general labor within a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with CNC or other automated machine operation. Forklift, overhead crane, or picker truck experience is considered an asset. Comfort using basic hand tools in a shop environment. Interest in continuous improvement, including standardizing settings, improving templates, and optimizing job flow. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, quality, and shipping teams in a fast-paced environment. Why Work Here? You will join a rapidly expanding organization that actively promotes growth from within, offering strong advancement opportunities for team members who prove themselves on the shop floor. The company provides job security with long-term projects already secured and more in the pipeline, along with a pension and comprehensive benefits to support your financial and personal well-being. You can expect a positive, team-oriented culture where leadership regularly recognizes effort with treats, monthly company lunches and dinners at nice restaurants, and barbecues in the summer. Once you transition to permanent status, you receive an annual tool allowance that accrues over the year, reinforcing the companys commitment to investing in your success and development. Work Environment This role is based in the main shop within a new, modern building, working around custom electrical switchgear and related equipment. The standard shift runs from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a half-hour unpaid lunch and overtime paid after 40 hours in a week, supporting a predictable daytime schedule. Work involves operating a Universal-brand laser engraving system, using CorelDRAW on computer workstations, handling engraving materials, and collaborating closely with assembly, wiring, engineering, quality, and shipping teams in a production environment. The position requires the use of personal protective equipment, including CSA-approved safety boots (green triangle), safety glasses, and gloves, and adherence to all shop safety practices. The environment is hands-on and production-focused, with an emphasis on precision, cleanliness around the engraving area, and proper maintenance of equipment and workstations. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB. À propos d'Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.