Laser Part Mark

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Assembly Sumner Full Time - Employee Manual Labor Sumner, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $28.00 Hourly

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 200+ CNC machines and a team of 500+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride.
One Team! One Mission!

As a Laser Marking Technician, you will be responsible for creating, programming, and applying permanent part markings to aerospace components using fiber laser marking equipment. You will work from engineering drawings, CAD files, customer specifications, and quality requirements to ensure accurate, compliant, and traceable markings on production hardware.

This role combines technical machine operation, drawing interpretation, graphic creation, quality verification, and process setup in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Working a full-time, onsite position at our Sumner, WA location.
• Set up, program, and operate fiber laser marking equipment, includi ng Epilog laser systems.
• Create and edit laser marking layouts, graphics, logos, serial numbers, UID/Data Matrix codes, and identification markings.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, customer specifications, and work instructions.
• Import and manipulate CAD files, DXF files, and artwork for laser marking applications.
• Verify marking content, location, size, orientation, and legibility in accordance with customer and quality requirements.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of marked parts.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace traceability, serialization, and product identification requirements.
• Select and configure appropriate laser parameters, fixtures, and setups based on material type and customer specifications.
• Maintain production records, travelers, and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and make process adjustments as required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to laser marking processes, productivity, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and meet delivery schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience operating laser marking, laser engraving, CNC, or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Experience working with CAD files, DXF files, or technical graphics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn manufacturing software.