Plotter-Laser Machine Operator - with a purpose - and 3 day weekends!
About The Position
Our client, Quiring Monuments is looking for a full time Flat Marker Craftsman. Quiring Monuments is a well-established family-owned firm that’s been operating in the Seattle area since 1949, serving families who have lost a loved one. We are an industry leader in designing and creating quality custom headstones, memorials, and monuments in North America. We bring over 75 years of family tradition, experience, and compassion to help families permanently preserve the memory of their loved one. Please take some time to learn more about us at https://www.monuments.com/ and the services we provide. We are currently seeking a Plotter-Laser Machine Operator to produce stencils for the flat marker production line as well as stencils for upright markers, second inscriptions and on-site inscriptions. Using a desktop computer, the Plotter-Laser Machine Operator will be required to import digital files that will be cut onto a physical canvas using an automated cutting table. That canvas is then used to engrave artistic memories to families in times of loss. This position will be exposed to information about people who have passed on and in some cases people who passed on very young. This position will also be exposed to photographs of people of all ages, who have passed that become part of a beautiful tribute in stone. It is very important that applicants are comfortable with the monument industry.
Requirements
- High attention to detail
- Artistic skills and education
- Working knowledge of design software
- Experience operating a laser machine, plotter, or CNC machine
Responsibilities
- Call up orders produced by the Art Department using Gerber Omega Design software.
- Check orders for accuracy as far as spelling, dates and other information from “signed” drawings.
- Make any “minor” changes requested by the customer on the “signed” drawing.
- Check artwork for functionality in the production process (outlining letters to “fatten” them up, check centering and spacing).
- Matching layouts for second inscriptions. (Matching font, letter heights, line spacing and kerning)
- Cut stencils using two flatbed plotters, adjusting plotter settings to reflect types of stencil being used.
- Accurately labelling stencils for the Production Line. (Calling out polish areas and any other important info)
- Set up jobs for laser engraving and coordinate production of laser etched products.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- paid vacation
- paid sick time one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
